John, All,
I would like to submit the following “Statement of Use” regarding the use of the TGF Pattern Language – Core Patterns 1.0, approved on 11 January 2012.
Statement of Use
I am using the OASIS “TGF Pattern Language – Core Patterns 1.0” in my work for and within the newly created “Identity Ecosystem Steering Group” (IDESG) established this summer in response to the White House’s
“National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace” (NSTIC). IDESG is a new private-sector led organization that has a role both in developing a vibrant identity ecosystem within the USA and assisting NIST and the NSTIC National program Office in the
multi-annual program of work. The TGF has been discussed in several of the IDESG organs established since its inception and figures prominently in substantive discussions within the governance structures and activities. Although not strictly concerned with
transforming government services, the IDESG is a government-inspired, private-sector-led, multi-year initiative to transform the way citizens, consumers and businesses use existing and new identity credentials for accessing and using services across the government
and private sectors. In terms of sheer scale, the program clearly fits the vision of use of TGF.
The OASIS TC Specification is currently being used as follows:
Level of conformance required, Pattern and conformance clause number, summary of provision
Use within NSTIC/IDESG
MUST use the [1] Guiding Principles;
Being developed as part of a key “envisioning the future identity ecosystem” activity
MUST have [2] Program Leadership
Very explicitly done
MUST demonstrate [3] Engagement with Stakeholders
Stakeholder outreach and engagement is a permanent activity of the relevant Standing Committee
MUST agree and use a [4] Common Terminology
Under development. Explicit ownership already established; process/methodology under discussion
MUST create a Policy Product Map
Under responsibility of Secretariat with input from several committees
MUST have a [6] Transformational Business Model
Central tenet of whole ecosystem
SHOULD consider the [7] Franchise Marketplace
Currently only an implicit aspect of the overall work on envisioning the future ecosystem, but certainly present and understood by several key stakeholder groups
MUST have a [8] Roadmap for Transformation
Under development by a special working group
MUST have a [9] Brand-Led Service Delivery Strategy
“Branding” and brand-led delivery have already been addressed. Although little is needed at this early stage, the issue is on the workplan
MUST have a [10] Stakeholder Empowerment framework
Core to the stakeholder model established for IDESG
MUST have a [11] Customer Identity Management framework
Core to the whole program
MUST have a [12] Channel Management Framework
This has been adapted to the specific needs of the program, in sense of multiple identity authentication channels
MUST include [13] Channel Mapping
Some work started, ongoing activity
MUST address [14] Channel Transformation
Core to new models of identity and attribute provision – ongoing debate with key stakeholder groups (relying parties, IDPs and Attribute Providers)
MUST provide [15] Resources Management
Handled by NSTIC NPO, input from Management Council
MUST address [16] Technology Development and Management
Specific sub-committee of the Management Council set up tasked to handle this
MUST measure and manage [17] Critical Success Factors]
CSF being discussed and ‘dashboard’ approach for monitoring has been proposed
MUST address [18] Skills issues
Done
MUST establish a [19] Supplier Partnership
Current and future roles within the ecosystem are being mapped out and explicit partnership rules being established for these and other relationships
MUST have a [20] Benefits Realization strategy
Under development
Best regards,
Peter
Peter F Brown
Independent Consultant
web: www.peterfbrown.com
twitter: @pensivepeter
P.O. Box 49719, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
Phone : (310) 694-2278
