Digital Identity Standards Development Services

Strategically Position Your Business to Respond to New Standards

Why Standards Development Matters

Staying ahead in digital identity and Internet standards requires more than just passive observation. The organizations that actively participate in shaping standards don’t just react to industry changes—they help define them.

With nearly 15 years of experience in digital identity and standards development, I provide vendor-neutral, technology-agnostic guidance to help organizations:

  • Understand which emerging standards are relevant to their business
  • Identify when and how to engage in the standards process
  • Ensure their priorities are represented in key standards bodies
  • Track vendor adoption trends to stay ahead of the competition

Current Focus Areas in Digital Identity Standards Development

I focus on three major areas where standards are actively shaping the future of digital identity:

My efforts currently focus on three areas of standardization:

Federated Authentication

Standard under development: Federated Credential Management (FedCM) API
📌 Led by: W3C Federated Identity Working Group and Community Group

Why it matters:
The FedCM API is redefining how federated authentication works in the browser. Unlike traditional methods that rely on third-party cookies (which browsers are phasing out), FedCM intends to provide a privacy-centric alternative.

Who should care?

  • Organizations relying on SSO and identity federation
  • Anyone impacted by browser third-party cookie deprecation
  • Enterprises evaluating privacy-focused authentication flows

Digital Wallets & Credentials

Standard under development: Digital Credentials API
📌 Led by: W3C Credentials Community Group

Why it matters:
As digital wallets gain adoption, standards like the Digital Credentials API will determine how identity credentials are issued, stored, and shared across platforms. This standard is particularly relevant for:

Who should care?

  • Companies working with Verifiable Credentials (VCs)
  • Governments and enterprises implementing digital identity ecosystems
  • Browser vendors and developers shaping digital wallet interactions

Non-Human Identity

Non-human identity is a rapidly evolving space, driven by the need to secure workloads, supply chains, and machine-to-machine interactions. Several standards efforts are tackling different aspects of non-human authentication and authorization.

Current standards under development:

  • Secure Patterns for Internet Credentials (SPICE) (IETF) – Focuses on standardizing how digital credentials apply in cloud-native environments.
  • Workload Identity in Secure Multi-Cloud Environments (WIMSE) (IETF) – Establishes best practices for non-human identity in multi-cloud infrastructures.
  • Supply Chain Integrity and Trust (SCITT) (IETF) – Defines verification mechanisms for software supply chains and hardware artifacts.

Who should care?

These areas reflect the ongoing evolution of digital identity standards. I work with organizations to track, engage, and influence these discussions so they can make informed decisions before standards become mandates.

Why Work With Me?

Choosing the right level of engagement in standards development can be overwhelming. I offer tailored consulting services to help organizations find the right balance between staying informed and actively participating.

  • Deep industry expertise (15+ years in IETF, W3C, and OpenID Foundation)
  • Vendor-neutral, technology-agnostic consulting
  • Direct engagement with industry leaders and working groups

Service Tiers and Descriptions

From regular updates on standards progress to exclusive webinars offering deep dives into industry changes, each tier is designed to provide strategic insights and operational support tailored to your needs at different price points. Engage directly with me, a seasoned expert committed to your organization’s success in the digital identity space. Each tier includes the services from previous tiers and is handled under fixed monthly fees per tier. You can request different levels of support for different standards, though any standards not currently on the list will require a discussion.

Tier 1: The Basics of Staying Informed

Perfect for organizations wanting to focus on only what they need to know about upcoming identity-related standards.

  • Monthly Reports: Routine updates for a specific standards development effort (e.g., W3C’s FedCM, W3C’s Digital Credentials API, IETF’s Secure Patterns for Internet Credentials (spice) to stay aware of any progress or blockers to the standardization process as well as a list of technical items currently under discussion.
  • Engagement via Slack and Email: Continuous communication channels for real-time collaboration and updates with responses within 3 business days.

Tier 2: Leveraging Outreach Services

Ideal for businesses needing deeper strategic integration and hands-on facilitation within standards committees.

  • Regular Community Updates: Quarterly informal “ask me anything” webinars for you and your team.
  • Event Participation: Active participation at industry events to keep a pulse on emerging trends and report back on topics that may be of interest.
  • Network Introductions: Leveraging my extensive network to connect you with other professionals and experts in the field.
  • Business-day Consulting Hours: with responses within 1 business day.

Tier 3: Extended Expertise

A comprehensive service for high-stakes community management and facilitation in the field of digital identity.

  • Sponsorship Recognition: Your company’s logo will be included on all presentations, relevant webinars, social media posts, and my website as a key sponsor to my work in standards development.
  • Curated Newsletters: Monthly newsletters aggregating essential updates, articles, and resources from the digital identity and standards arenas.
  • On-demand Consulting Hours: Flexible, on-demand consulting hours for immediate advice or deep dives into specific issues.
  • AI-Powered Chatbot: Deployment of a trained chatbot to provide instant information and engage users directly, enhancing interactive communication.
  • Exclusive Webinars: Organization and delivery of exclusive webinars focusing on the latest trends and insights in the digital identity space.

Take the Next Step: Stay Ahead of Identity Standards

Whether you need basic updates or deep engagement, I can help you navigate the fast-moving world of identity standards.

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