!!! Overview
[{$pagename}] is a [Framework] that helps developers build claims aware [.NET] [applications] that externalize user [authentication] from the [application], plus custom [Security Token Services] ([STS]).  

"Geneva" [Claims] Based Access Platform

"Geneva" helps simplify access to applications and other systems with an open and interoperable claims-based model.

For developers: "Geneva" helps simplify user access for developers by externalizing access logic from applications via claims, and reducing development effort with pre-built security logic and integrated .NET tools.

For IT professionals: "Geneva" helps IT efficiently deploy and manage new applications by reducing custom [implementation] work, consolidating [access management|Access Control] in the hands of IT, helping establish a consistent security model, and facilitating seamless collaboration between organizations with automated [federation] tools.

For information workers and consumers: Users can benefit from help navigating logins, managing different personas, and controlling how personal information is shared.

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* [#1] - [Geneva Framework|http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/aa570351.aspx|target='_blank'] - based on data observed:2015-05-18