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Federated identity doesn't replace passwords, it just punts the whole process of authentication to a third party. That third party will still need to authentica
by chc 14y ago
Federated identity doesn't replace passwords, it just punts the whole process of authentication to a third party. That third party will still need to authenticate the user somehow, which brings us right back where we started.
- dbecker 14y agoBut it allows the passwords to be stored by someone who specializes in security. It'd be nice if everyone who runs a non-trivial website stayed was a security expert, but we're also busy with other aspects of the site.