National e-Authentication Framework
Overview
The National e-Authentication Framework (NeAF) will assist agencies, jurisdictions and sectors in authenticating the identity of the other party to a desired level of assurance or confidence.
The NeAF encompasses the electronic authentication (e‑authentication) of the identity of individuals and businesses dealing with the government, on one side of the transaction, as well as the authentication of government websites on the other side.
The NeAF positions e‑authentication within the broader context of an agency’s approach to identity and risk management and provides guidance on developing the processes and technology required to provide the desired level of confidence.
While the Framework supports an agency-specific model where each agency develops its own, separate, technology solution, it recognises and accommodates broader sectoral and whole of government e‑authentication initiatives. These are supported through the re-use of existing authentication credentials and consideration of a variety of identity management frameworks.
The NeAF was endorsed by the Online and Communications Council in December 2008.
Text description of the National e-Authentication Framework Diagram
The Framework documentation suite is available below:
National e-Authentication Framework
- National e-Authentication Framework PDF Version [
415 KB] - National e-Authentication Framework Zipped RTF Version [
1 MB]
Executive Summary
- NeAF Executive Summary PDF Version [ 123 KB]
- NeAF Executive Summary Zipped RTF Version [ 24.5 KB]
Management Summary
- NeAF Management Summary PDF Version [ 148 KB]
- NeAF Management Summary Zipped RTF Version [ 36.5 KB]
Better Practice Guideline 1 Identity e-Authentication
- NeAF BPG 1 – Identity e-Authentication PDF Version [ 572 KB]
- NeAF BPG 1 – Identity e-Authentication Zipped RTF Version [ 1.4 KB]
- Checklist Templates – PDF Version [ 351 KB]
- Checklist Templates Zipped RTF Version [ 162 KB]
Better Practice Guideline 2 Website Authentication
- NeAF BPG 2 – Website Authentication PDF Version [ 330 KB]
- NeAF BPG 2 – Website Authentication Zipped RTF Version [ 600 KB]
- Checklist templates PDF Version [ 231 KB]
- Checklist templates Zipped RTF Version [ 139 KB]
Better Practice Guideline 3 Implementation Models
- NeAF BPG 3 - Implementation Models PDF Version [ 333 KB]
- NeAF BPG 3 - Implementation Models Zipped RTF Version [ 1.4 MB]
Better Practice Guideline 4 Positioning and Strategy
- NeAF BPG 4 – Positioning and Strategy PDF Version [ 709 KB]
- NeAF BPG 4 – Positioning and Strategy Zipped RTF Version [ 1.5 MB]
Glossary
- Glossary of Terms and Acronyms PDF Version [ 1.1 MB]
- Glossary of terms and Acronyms Zipped RTF Version [40 KB ]
- AGAF Glossary PDF Version [ 79 KB]
- AGAF Glossary Zipped RTF Version [ 25 KB]
Australian Government e-Authentication Framework - better practice guide to authorisation and access management (Currently being revised).
This better practice guide is a framework for agencies to use in addressing the authorisation and access management requirements for the provision of online services to Australian businesses.
Contact for information on this page: authentication@finance.gov.au