The E-Authentication Technical Architecture:

E-Authentication Technical Approach
This document provides a description of the technical approach for the E-Authentication Initiative. The approach is based on an architectural framework that allows multiple protocols and federation schemes to be supported over time. The approach is presented in terms of use cases. This document is subject to periodic revision and update.

SAML Artifact Profile as an Adopted Scheme for E-Authentication
This paper provides an overview of the use of the SAML Artifact Profile in the E-Authentication Initiative. The SAML Artifact Profile is one of the adopted schemes within the E-Authentication architectural framework.

E-Authentication Interface Specification v1.1
This document provides the interface specifications for the SAML Artifact Profile for use with the E-Authentication Initiative.

Federal PKI Requirements for Path Discovery and Validation
This document specifies requirements for PKI clients used in the Federal PKI. Requirements are specified for path validation, path discovery, and auditing.