A proposed approach for Digital Identity management using Self Sovereign Identity

Abstract

Identity of a virtual entity must be as secure just like it is in the real world. These virtual entities are the numerous users who access the internet-based services. These services always need some digital identication to comply with the user's request. More number of users are opting for online services daily for variety of applications. The existing digital identity management systems take care of this process. A single sign on identity management system allows same credential to access dierent systems whereas user centric where the user's identication is stored on a secured device owned by the user. But none of the systems are giving user, the complete control of their digital identity. Self-sovereign identity management system is one of the promising identity management system which will make the user, the complete owner of his identity by eliminating the centralized approach of managing the identity. This paper gives an overview of existing identity management systems based on self-sovereign identity and a proposed approach for secure identity management using self-sovereign identity management system.