Federated search is a software approach to querying multiple datasets with one request, commonly used for accessing company information. It saves time and is used by search engines like Google. Funnelback is an example of a tool that uses federated search. The main disadvantage is information overload, but there are techniques to sort relevant data. […]
Federated identity allows a user to log in once and access multiple areas that would otherwise require individual access. It simplifies person access and eliminates the need to share authentication technology. However, if the system conveying the authentication is insecure, security can be compromised for the entire system. Federated identity is a computer feature that […]
