2025 January 5 – A historic moment has arrived in the world of digital identity!
What happened?
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has released the OpenID Connect Core 1.0 standard that we use every day.Recommendation X.1285This is actually a really amazing thing!
The OpenID Foundation (OIDF) specification was accepted as an ITU-T standardFirst timeIn other words, the digital ID system that we use every day as a matter of course has been given the stamp of approval on a global level.
In fact, everyone is already using OpenID Connect!
You may be thinking, "OpenID Connect? I've never heard of it before..."Billions of people, millions of appsYou already use it. When you log in with Google, Apple, or Facebook? That's how OpenID Connect works.
In addition, a technology called Financial Grade API (FAPI) has become a key component of open banking over the past five years.De facto standardIn other words, it is this technology that allows you to safely manage your money using a banking app.
Nat Sakimura's great vision
There is one person who I want you to know about as the driving force behind this historic achievement.Nat Sakimura(←that's me).
Mr. Sakimura, the chairman of the OpenID Foundation, has been advocating the importance of global standardization for many years. In fact, the idea of having the ITU officially recognize the OIDF specifications wasBorn from Mr. SakimuraIt is!
"This recognition demonstrates the existing value of the OpenID Connect Core standard to the global community and its potential to reach an even broader community with ITU's support."
— Nat Sakimura, Chair, OpenID Foundation
It is thanks to Mr. Sakimura's vision and many years of hard work that this historic achievement has been made possible.
It wasn't an easy journey
This success didn't happen overnight: it took the last two years of collaborative work between ITU-T leaders, the OpenID Connect Working Group, and national delegations to review the specification and build consensus.
In particular, the following people have made significant contributions:
- Mr. Arnaud Taddei (ITU-T SG17 Chair)
- Debora Comparin (ITU-T WP1/17 Chair)
- And, of course,Nat SakimuraMany experts, including
"Reaching X.1285 is a landmark success for our community."
— Debora Comparin
Why is this great?
With this standardization, OpenID Connect Core is aligned with other internationally significant identity specifications such as OSIA (X.1281) and FIDO2.shoulder to shoulderI stood in position.
This is more than just a "seal of approval." ITU-T standards areA global trust frameworkIt will serve as an important component of national policy and regulatory guidance.
What's next?
This success is just the beginning! OIDF has the following upcoming standardization initiatives:
- FAPI 1.0: ISO PAS submission in mid-2025, ITU recognition in late 2025
- OpenID for Identity Assurance: Same as above
- FAPI 2.0: Same as above
How does it affect our lives?
This standardization allowsSecure and interoperableIt allows you to use your digital identity, which means:
- A safer online experience
- Smooth integration between apps
- Improved convenience while ensuring privacy
Summary: A new era begins
The ITU-T standardization of OpenID Connect Core 1.0 is a historic achievement made possible by the foresight of Nat Sakimura and the efforts of experts around the world.
This is not just a technological achievement; it is a step towards making our digital world safer and more convenient for all of us.The dawn of a new eraSo let's all face a new chapter!
Since its founding in 2007, the OpenID Foundation has led the creation of open standards that enable people to securely assert their identities. ITU-T SG17 serves as ITU-T's lead security standardization body and leads the field of identity management.
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