Internet2 Middleware Initiative Target: security and directory infrastructure Supporting inter-institutional applications and collaboration Develop methods applicable to 175 Internet2 members (at least) Identification, authentication, authorization, directory Focus on interoperability and best practices MACE Organized April 1999, led by Ken Klingenstein Steering committee for Internet2 middleware activities Members from Brown, California, CMU, Colorado, Georgetown, MIT,    Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington Initiate and manage I2MI projects Some activities jointly sponsored by Educause

Internet2, Middleware, Shibboleth UW/C&C/NDC Tech Meeting, February 2001 RL "Bob" Morgan, rlmorgan@ washington.edu