We are well into the era of Web 2.0 with social networking all the rage. At work, we are using an increasing number of web applications and services. Consequently, we are spreading around an incredible amount of sensitive information about our families, employers, associates and ourselves. Amazingly, we have made no real gains in creating an environment where:
- We can assert our own identity with any security or assurance,
- Protect our data from trivial compromise,
- Ascertain the identity of others in “the social network” and consequently,
- Know who to trust at what levels.
What’s the story? Where are the solutions? Should I found a start-up to address it?
Do you, dear reader (Hi, Dad!) know of any products or services addressing this to your satisfaction?
P.S. Wow! about 5 minutes after initially posting this, I ran across this blog entry by Ashish Jain. Great stuff and cuts to the heart of my point. Also very troubling as Ashish is quite involved with SignOn.com (Ping Identity related) an OpenID IP.
Originally published March 17, 2008
