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Supporting the market to develop the trustworthy use of identity assurance and personal data
Buyers of identity services
Recognize which identity technologies offer the greatest levels of assurance. See all our US certified clients here
Buyers of identity services
Identity & credential services providers
Enjoy competitive advantage with a Kantara Initiative Trust Mark, recognized by both US and UK governments
Identity & credential services providers
Kantara members
Raise your profile with some of the industry’s most prominent figures and let us shine a light on your work
Kantara members
Thought leaders and innovators
Actively demonstrate your leadership in the field of identity services by participating in one of our Work Groups
Thought leaders and innovators
Services
What we do
We are a global community focused on improving the trustworthy use of identity and personal data
Membership
Join a global community of identity experts
We are focused on improving the trustworthy use of identity and personal data. Through our many Work and Discussion Groups, events and reports, we aim to improve confidence in identity solutions across all markets
Work Groups
Participate in industry leading work groups
Collaborate and innovate to ensure ID solutions are future-proofed to meet the needs of clients and users and protect against emerging risks
Certification
Assurance through globally trusted identity certification programs
We build confidence that assessed services conform against national standards, including the UK government’s DIATF and National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) 800-63 standards for identity privacy and security
Certification
Assurance through globally trusted identity certification programs
We issue trust marks based on conformance to criteria around identity proofing, credential management and various federated assertion functions
National Institute of Standards & Technology
SP 800-63-3
Become a certified Identity Services Provider (IDSP) to conform with the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) 800-63-3 guidelines for digital identity
National Institute of Standards & Technology
SP 800-63-3
UK Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF)
Explore new market opportunities as the UK brings on board new use cases under the DIATF. Relevant to Identity Service, Attribute Service and Orchestration Service Providers
UK Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF)
“We sought a leader in the market which best aligned with our own principles regarding the sensitive data we manage and the enablement of secure, digital commerce. Kantara’s focus on instilling confidence in citizens to conduct transactions in the digital economy was a primary attraction for us.”
Experian
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What can we help you with?
Trust Status List
See who is approved under NIST 800-63-3, including accredited assessors and registered applicants
Trust Status List
Our Work Groups
Explore our Work & Discussion Groups; help shape policy and inform standards. Access to charters and reports
Our Work Groups
Kantara
Membership
Join our community and help shape the future of identity assurance. Includes ‘Spotlight’ interviews with members
Kantara Membership
News, Views & Events
All the latest from the Kantara community. Register for member and partner events
News, Views & Events
UK Trust Framework
Become certified under the UK government’s Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework
UK Trust Framework
Accredited Assessors
Find out how to become a Kantara assessor. Maintain your existing accreditation
Accredited Assessors
Become a member of Kantara Initiative today
Membership offers an unparalleled opportunity to raise your profile including conference and media presentations, membership discounts for industry events as well as leadership roles in our Work Groups and on the Board of Directors.