Solid Authentication Overview

A presentation prepared for the 'Data Ecosystems Lab'

Content

This blog article delves into several key aspects of Solid authentication and OpenID Connect, providing insights into the mechanisms and practical implementation details:

• Introduction to Solid and OpenID Connect: An overview of the Solid framework and how OpenID Connect (OIDC) serves as a foundational technology for secure authentication.
• The Solid Community Server's Authentication Process: A closer look at how the Solid Community Server implements OIDC and the intricacies involved in user verification.
• Reverse Engineering Authentication with Python: Step-by-step guidance on how to reverse engineer client authentication processes using the Python requests library.
• Jupyter Notebook Demonstration: A practical example showcasing the authentication flow within a Jupyter notebook, accessible for interactive learning and experimentation.
• Flow Charts and Visual Aids: The inclusion of original and comprehensive flow charts to visualize the authentication sequence as defined by the Solid project.

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Presentation Slides

Flow Chart

• To view the original flow chart as published by the Solid project, please visit this link: Solid OIDC Flow Chart
• For a full-size preview of the flow chart, click here: Full Size Flow Chart Preview

Jupyter Notebook

• For a hands-on demonstration of the reverse-engineered authentication using the Python requests library, access the Jupyter Notebook here: Presentation: Reverse-Engineered Authentication Notebook