Update date and improve clarity in identity solution guide (#36271)

Author: guardrex

aspnetcore/security/how-to-choose-identity-solution.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: A guide to help choose the right identity management solution for a
 author: JeremyLikness
 ms.author: jeliknes
 ms.topic: how-to 
-ms.date: 07/25/2023
+ms.date: 10/27/2025
 uid: security/how-to-choose-identity
 ---
 
@@ -14,22 +14,17 @@ Most web apps support authentication to ensure that users are who they claim to
 
 ## Basic identity management with ASP.NET Core Identity
 
-ASP.NET Core ships with a built-in authentication provider: [ASP.NET Core Identity](xref:security/authentication/identity). The provider includes the APIs, UI, and backend database configuration to support managing user identities, storing user credentials, and granting or revoking permissions. Other features it supports include:
+ASP.NET Core includes the built-in [ASP.NET Core Identity](xref:security/authentication/identity) authentication provider. The provider includes the APIs, UI, and backend database configuration to support managing user identities, storing user credentials, and granting or revoking permissions. Additional features include:
 
 * [External logins](xref:security/authentication/social/index)
 * [Multi-factor authentication (MFA)](xref:security/authentication/mfa)
 * [Password management](xref:security/authentication/accconfirm)
 * Account lockout and reactivation
 * Authenticator apps
 
-For most scenarios, this may be the only provider needed.
+For most scenarios, this may be the only provider needed. In other scenarios, a server or service that manages authentication and identity may be beneficial.
 
-To learn more:
-
-* Read the [Introduction to Identity on ASP.NET Core](xref:security/authentication/identity)
-* Follow a tutorial to build your own secure .NET web app: [Secure a .NET web app with the ASP.NET Core Identity framework](/training/modules/secure-aspnet-core-identity/).
-
-In other scenarios, a server or service that manages authentication and identity may be beneficial.
+For more information, see <xref:security/authentication/identity>.
 
 ## Determine if an OIDC server is needed
 

aspnetcore/toc.yml

@@ -227,9 +227,6 @@ items:
           - name: Data access >>
             displayName: tutorial, ef, entity framework
             href: /training/modules/persist-data-ef-core/
-          - name: Web app security >>
-            displayName: tutorial, identity
-            href: /training/modules/secure-aspnet-core-identity/
   - name: Fundamentals
     items:
       - name: Overview