Cirrus Proxy

Streamline Sign-In for

Federation Users

Researchers and users from trusted federations and affiliated institutions can sign-in with their home institution credentials

 

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Streamline Sign-In for Federation Users

Proxy Products, Features & Benefits

Streamline access to applications for users from trusted institutions:

Cirrus Identity Solutions

The experienced Cirrus team will help you implement solutions to simplify and secure your identity and access management environment!
Cirrus External Login Solutions Streamline Access for

External Users, Sponsors & Guests

Great for applicants, alumni, parents, continuing ed, contractors and more!

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InCommon & eduGAIN Services Easily Utilize

InCommon & eduGAIN Services

Outsource integration and maintenance for federation services and applications!

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Secure SSO Login Solutions Cloud WHITE FILL Secure SSO Logins to

Applications for Many Institutions

Users login with their institutional username and password!

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SSO Protocol Translation Integrate Applications with

Single Sign-On Protocol Translation

Managed solution enables login to applications with different protocols.

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Cirrus Identity Solutions

The experienced Cirrus team will help you implement solutions to simplify and secure your identity and access management environment!
Cirrus External Login Solutions Streamline Access for

External Users, Sponsors & Guests

Great for applicants, alumni, parents, continuing ed, contractors and more!

Learn More

InCommon & eduGAIN Services Easily Utilize

InCommon & eduGAIN Services

Outsource integration and maintenance for federation services and applications!

Learn More

Secure SSO Login Solutions Cloud WHITE FILL Secure SSO Logins to

Applications for Many Institutions

Users login with their institutional username and password!

Learn More

SSO Protocol Translation Integrate Applications with

Single Sign-On Protocol Translation

Managed solution enables login to applications with different protocols.

Learn More

  • Researchers and users from eduGAIN federations including InCommon, Canadian Access Federation and GakuNin
  • Affiliated medical centers, local community colleges and/or K-12 schools
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Proxy

The “glue” that supports multilateral federation with eduGAIN institutions including InCommon, CAF, GakuNin and others. Supports sign-in to your application by users with their home institution credential.

 

 

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Discovery

Included with the Proxy is a brandable screen with configurable sign-in options for each integrated Identity Provider.

 

 

Key Features & Benefits

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    Users at eduGAIN institutions sign in with their home credentials: InCommon, the Canadian Access Federation, GakuNin, and others

  2. You issue no credentials and reset no passwords. Visiting users authenticate at their home institution

  3. Affiliated medical centers, community colleges, and K-12 districts connect through a Proxy Connector, whether or not they belong to a federation

  4. SAML, CAS and OIDC authentication protocols supported for applications

  5. Log streaming to your SIEM for consolidated security monitoring

  1. No user records to create. Cirrus retains event logs only, unless you choose to add Managed Identities

  2. ORCID iD sign-in for researchers whose institution is not in a federation

  3. Cloud hosted with 24x365 production support. No servers, upgrades, or patching on your side

  4. Implementation guided by higher ed IAM professionals

Optional Add-Ons

Cirrus Identity has developed a Swiss Army Knife of Add-Ons that streamline implementations and offer flexibility for institutions of all sizes

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Managed Identities

Connects credentials and attributes from more than one source into a single record per user, when your application needs a persistent identifier.


 

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Gateway

Supports researchers signing-in with an ORCID iD credential.




 

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Proxy Connector Add-On

A connector for a trusted Identity Provider that is not a member of an eduGAIN federation.


 

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Log API Add-On

Configure a REST API to stream event logs to your selected SIEM tool or other application for log consolidation and improved security.

 

Additional Products & Services

Since one-size does not fit all, Cirrus Identity also supports the following:

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Add Applications

The base Proxy includes support for 4-10 bilaterally integrated SAML applications. Additional SAML applications can be integrated for a fee. CAS and/or OIDC applications can also  be included for a fee.

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