A pioneer in identity assurance
Kantara develops the first Identity Assurance Framework (IAF), providing a rigorous and transparent certification program for Identity Service Providers and therefore building confidence across the market.
US government formally recognizes Kantara's Identity Trust Framework
The US General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy, and Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) recognizes Kantara as a Trust Framework Provider to assess Identity Service Providers' conformance against NIST Special Publication 800-63. Consequently, this endorsement strengthens the role of Kantara in evaluating compliance standards. Furthermore, it ensures that the Identity Service Providers adhere to the stringent requirements set forth by NIST
Kantara awards first Trust Mark in identity assurance
ID.me's Credential Service Provider (CSP) service is the first identity service to be awarded a Kantara Trust Mark; moreover, it operates at LoA 1, 2, and 3
OMB-19-17 advocates for NIST 800-63-3 adoption
The release of OMB M-19-17 contains an explicit mandate to US federal agencies to implement NIST 800-63-3 by using Identity Service Providers that have been awarded a Kantara Initiative Identity Assurance Trust Mark.
Collaboration agreement with the CARIN Alliance
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requires NIST 800-63-3 compliant credentials for healthcare providers. Meanwhile, the CARIN Alliance and Kantara sign a collaborative agreement, advocating the implementation of Digital Identity and Federation in healthcare delivered through NIST 800-63-3 certified Identity Service Providers
Kay Chopard appointed as Executive Director
An attorney and sought-after industry speaker, Kay has served as Executive Director for the Identity Ecosystem Steering Group and the National District Attorneys Association.
CARIN Alliance, CommonWell Health Alliance, and TEFCA recommend adoption of NIST 800-63-3 certified services
The CARIN Alliance, CommonWell Health Alliance, and TEFCA recommend the adoption of Identity Services Providers who are certified against NIST 800-63-3 to protect patient personal identity information (PII).
Kantara opens up in the UK
The UK Government selects Kantara to certify Identity Service Providers against DSIT's Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) for Right to Work, Right to Rent, and Disclosure and Barring Service schemes. The selection of Kantara enhances the credibility and reliability of identity service providers, offering greater protection and assurance to both individuals and organizations
Kantara appoints its first CTO and moves to adopt the ISO 17065 model for certification
In September 2024, Dr Carol Buttle was appointed as Chief Technology Officer for the organization. Shortly after, Kantara moved to adopt the ISO 17065 for certification. This brings all our audit partners together under one standard methodology with common working practices and greater transparency for clients.
