JISC has funded a 6 month project which is to map existing security work to the e-Framework. The objectives of this project are to:

• Review the security services and Service Use Models (SUMs) already contributed by partners to the e-Framework
• Describe the security services and SUMs from the UK Access Management Federation and selected JISC projects
• Describe the security services and SUMs used with the National Grid Service Certification Authority
• Provide a picture of what work has already been done in the UK and what remains to be done
• Map out where the key interoperability ‘pain points’ can be found
• Compare UK Security mechanisms with those of other e-Framework partners and assess the potential for universities in these countries to work securely together in joint projects and make appropriate recommendations