Journal of Grid Computing
Volume 2, Number 4, 301-311, DOI: 10.1007/s10723-004-8182-y

Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms for Multi-Domain Grid Environments

Linda A. Cornwall, Jens Jensen, David P. Kelsey, Ákos Frohner, Daniel Kouřil, Franck Bonnassieux, Sophie Nicoud, Károly Lőrentey, Joni Hahkala and Mika Silander, et al.

From the issue entitled "The EU DataGrid Setting the Basis for Production Grids"

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Abstract

This article discusses the authentication and the authorization aspects of security in grid environments spanning multiple administrative domains. Achievements in these areas are presented using the EU DataGrid project as an example implementation. It also gives an outlook on future directions of development.

Keywords  authentication - authorization - grid - security

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