Documentation
Guides, reference materials, and integration resources for the Pulse CA framework.
Getting Started
New to Pulse CA? Start here for an overview of the framework and your first deployment steps.
AffirmedID Pulse Technical Brief
Looking for a concise, end-to-end overview of how Pulse combines Continuous Authentication and AuthZEN into a single authorization pipeline? The Technical Brief covers the dual-assertion identity model, the four trust metrics, AuthZEN evaluation, push notifications, key benefits, architecture overview, and a scenario comparison — all in one document.
Read the Technical Brief →AffirmedID Connect Technical Brief
A detailed look at the OIDC and SAML providers that power AffirmedID's identity federation layer. Covers the integrated Pulse PEP, RP-accessible CA metrics endpoints, the AuthZEN evaluator endpoint, Nexus dashboard integration, protocol-specific capabilities, and a scenario comparison showing how Connect responds to threats standard federation cannot address.
Read the Connect Brief →AffirmedID Auth Technical Brief
A detailed look at the Auth mobile authenticator — the FIDO2 authenticator and continuous authentication device at the heart of the AffirmedID platform. Covers enrollment and RP federation, the push-challenge authentication flow, the four continuous trust metrics, BLE Sentinel integration, account transfer, and a scenario comparison showing what Auth enables that conventional authenticators cannot.
Read the Auth Brief →Pulse Agentic AI Extension Technical Brief
A detailed look at how Pulse extends continuous human-anchored trust to autonomous AI agents. Covers the ClientMaster root-of-trust model, SHA-256/SHA-512 cryptographic AgenticID identity, OIDC PKCE and BFF session patterns, AuthZEN policy-governed agent authorization, clone vs. new incarnation spawning, three-condition session continuity, and Merkle Tree tamper-evident audit accountability.
Read the Agentic AI Brief →Framework Overview
Understand the four integrated components of Pulse CA — Auth app, PDP, OIDC/SAML provider, and how they work together from pre-authentication through session end.
Try the Demo FirstQuick Start Guide
Step-by-step instructions for standing up a Pulse CA environment, installing the Auth app, and connecting your first OIDC client application.
Coming SoonArchitecture Reference
Deep-dive into the system architecture: data flows, correlation ID structure, metric streaming protocol, PDP decision model, and enforcement integration points.
Coming SoonProduct Guides
AffirmedID Pulse
Configuration and administration guide for the Pulse continuous authentication app and cloud service. Covers enrollment, metric configuration, policy rules, and Splunk HEC integration.
Coming SoonAffirmedID Sentinel
Installation and configuration guide for the Sentinel proximity detection service on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Includes Bluetooth configuration, token management, and active proximity setup.
Coming SoonAffirmedID Connect
OIDC provider configuration reference. Covers client registration, ACR values, AuthZEN integration, PEP enforcement configuration, and session lifecycle management.
Coming SoonAffirmedID Auth
End-user and administrator guide for the AAL3-compliant authenticator app. Covers device bonding, behavioral enrollment, FIDO2 ceremony configuration, and PIN management.
Coming SoonCompliance Resources
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
How Pulse CA maps to NIST SP 800-207 Zero Trust principles, including continuous verification, least-privilege enforcement, and audit trail requirements.
Coming SoonCMMC Alignment
Mapping Pulse CA capabilities to CMMC Level 2 and Level 3 requirements, with emphasis on continuous diagnostics, access control, and audit logging.
Coming SoonNIST SP 800-63B
How AffirmedID Auth satisfies AAL3 requirements and how Pulse CA extends NIST-aligned authentication assurance across the session lifecycle.
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