Patent ID: 8893293
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method of authenticating an entity, comprising: receiving, by a RESTful service running on one or more processors, a request for authentication of an entity; redirecting the authentication request to a relying party, wherein the relying party facilitates the authentication of the entity and stores a first credential and a back channel SAML credential; receiving, by the RESTful service, the first credential from the relying party, wherein the first credential is received through a front channel; receiving, by the RESTful service, the back channel SAML credential from the relying party, wherein the back channel SAML credential is received through a back channel; and authenticating the entity at a level of confidence based on the credential strength of the first credential and the back channel SAML credential.