A new version of Shibboleth Identity Provider (IdP) software, 3.X, has been released. Previous versions of Shibboleth IdP software, including version 2.4.1, has completed its End-of-Life process on July 31, 2016. No further security updates or support for bug fixes will be available for version 2 at this time; however, version 3 is backwards compatible with v2.
The CCC Technology Center is upgrading OpenCCC IdP to Shibboleth version 3.X on September 29, 2016.
Mini-Grant Funding Available for Shibboleth v3 Upgrade
One of the requirements for membership in the California Community Colleges Single Sign-on Initiative (CCC SSO Federation) will be required to upgrade A requirement for membership in the CCC SSO Federation initiative, California Community Colleges will be required to upgrade their current 2.X version of Shibboleth Identity provider software to version 3.X in order to participate. In an effort to support participating colleges* a mini-grant program has been established to provide up to $5,000.00 in support, specifically for the purpose of upgrading to the latest version.. Click here to see the requirements for participation and apply for a mini-grant of $to support this colleges that choose to upgrade now funding support
The new Shibboleth IdP version 3.X includes many features and enhancements
Failure to upgrade to the latest version 3.X of the Shibboleth Identity Provider software could result in users and IT staff losing access to online federated apps and learning resources following the End-of-Life date. 9STAR team advises all organizations that are currently using the Shibboleth Identity Provider software, that they upgrade to the latest Shibboleth Identity Provider software version 3.X. The new Shibboleth IdP version 3.X includes many features and enhancements that provide:
- Improved security.
- Ease of management and configuration.
- Greater inter-operability with apps.
Existing and new customers of 9STAR can request upgrade of their Shibboleth Identity Provider infrastructure by simply signing up with one of the annual Shibboleth support and maintenance plans. 9STAR’s Shibboleth experts help reduce risk, cost and downtime and seamlessly upgrade customers existing Shibboleth Single Sign-On infrastructure in just few days. So hurry and get your free online complimentary quote today and get annual support coverage for your Shibboleth infrastructure.
Please contact sales@9starinc.com for guidance and additional information. In addition, 9STAR’sElastic SSO SAML Solution customers can request upgrade by simply contacting their account executive or 9STAR’s technical support team directly.