Under our global Identity Assurance Program Framework (IAF) you will engage with specialist identity assessors who will determine the conformance of Identity Proofing and Credential Management services to NIST 800-63 guidance.
Kantara Initiative is the only organization that offers third-party conformity assessment against NIST 800-63-3 guidelines.
A Kantara Initiative Trust Mark enjoys global recognition and provides significant brand differentiation for the organization that holds it.
It offers confidence to your clients and underlines the credibility of their choice in your solution.
What criteria are Identity Service Providers assessed against?
The IAF (Identity Assurance Program) Service Assessment Criteria are owned and published by Kantara Initiative. In the US, they include the requirements of NIST SP 800-63 rev.3.
Additionally, identity Service Providers (IDSP) and Credential Services Providers (CSP) identify the criteria which best relate to their service(s). The service to be assessed may cover the entire scope of our Service Assessment Criteria.
Alternatively, an IDSP or CSP may select individual component parts of their service, allowing them to incorporate those components into other identity services.
Moreover, we assess further criteria related to governance and information security management, as well as the good standing of the IDSP or CSP’s business.
US Certification
Become a certified Identity Service Provider
Visit the most popular pages for organizations considering certification against NIST 800-63-3. Additionally, explore the comprehensive guidelines and resources to aid in your certification process.
Investing in an Identity Service?
A Kantara Trust Mark assures that certified identity services conform to the strictest security and privacy standards. Additionally, it signifies a commitment to ongoing compliance and quality.
Apply for a Trust Mark
Consider having your identity service assessed against the Kantara Identity Assurance Framework; furthermore, this can help ensure a robust security protocol.
Who already has a Trust Mark?
Click here to be taken to our Trust Status List of approved service providers, registered applicants and assessors
Classes of Approval
Explore the Classes of Approval available to Identity & Credential Service Providers and the Service Assessment Criteria (SAC) applicable to each Class. Additionally, discover the unique requirements and benefits associated with each Class.
Assessors
The Assessors are dedicated experts in identity assurance, providing impartial and reliable expertise. Additionally, the assessors listed are licensed to perform assessments on our behalf.
Service Assessment Criteria
Review the 6-stage process we use to create the SAC, against which identity services are assessed. Additionally, learn how these stages ensure thorough and accurate evaluations.
Demonstrate your leadership in the field of identity!
In addition to certification, we offer a comprehensive membership package that supports members with profile-raising activities, including conference and media presentations and report authorship. Moreover, members can also assume leadership roles in our Work Groups and Committees and on the Kantara Board of Directors