An Accessible Guide to WCAG 3.3.9: Going for Gold
WCAG 3.3.8 sets minimum standards for accessible authentication. 3.3.9 enhances these by removing exceptions and automating cognitive tests for users.
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WCAG 3.3.8 sets minimum standards for accessible authentication. 3.3.9 enhances these by removing exceptions and automating cognitive tests for users.
The first article in the "Let's Sketch Identity" series. Ramona Schwering explains authentication vs. authorization with a bouncer-and-clipboard analogy, and sketches the common authorization models: RBAC, ABAC, ReBAC, and delegated authorization.
A practical guide to WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 3.3.8, showing how to build accessible, compliant login flows that don't rely on cognitive tests like memorization, transcription, or puzzles.