March 2026 - LC - mailman.kantarainitiative.org

SP 800 - 4 Volume A Service Assessment Criteria Now Live
by Secretariat 25 Mar '26

25 Mar '26

Dear Assurance Program Participants, This notice confirms the formal publication of the Kantara Initiative International Assurance Program: SP 800-63A-4 Service Assessment Criteria (SAC) & Statement of Criteria Applicability (SoCA). The updated assessment criteria are effective immediately. As of the date of this notice: - Identity Assurance Level (IAL) assessments can now be conducted against SP 800-63A-4. Initial applications should be submitted to secretariat(a)kantarainitiative.org. - All organizations seeking assessment and certification are now required to contract directly with Kantara Initiative. Kantara will manage the engagement and assignment of accredited assessors. - Accredited assessors will continue to perform assessments; however, they will no longer be contracted directly by applicants. - The previous SP 800-63-3 assessment criteria will continue to be available to those who require them. The assessment documentation and supporting materials are provided with this notice. Questions regarding transition or implementation should be directed to the Assurance Program team by emailing feedback(a)kantarainitiative.org.

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Notice: Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group has launched
by Amanda Gay 11 Mar '26

11 Mar '26

Good afternoon all: Kantara Initiative is delighted to launch the Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group, the 9th Group in the Kantara Community! *Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group (TTA/Trusted Transaction):* The digital identity landscape is at a pivotal moment. The release of NIST SP 800-63 v4 provides a modern, modular framework for identity proofing, and Kantara's US Assurance Program is poised to develop the corresponding assessment criteria. While these developments are foundational, they leave critical market-level and downstream challenges unaddressed, including persistent market confusion, component integration friction, and the authorization gap. Trusted Transaction will address these challenges directly, building the frameworks needed to unlock the full potential of a componentized, high-assurance identity ecosystem. Please forward to your networks. To participate, please complete the Kantara GPA <https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/> and meeting information will be sent shortly. We look forward to seeing everyone on the calls! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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Leadership Council Call - March 17, 2026
by Amanda Gay 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

Hi all: Please see the draft agenda <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1648951300/2026+03+17+LC…> for next week's full LC Call. Reach out with any additions/edits! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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FINAL REMINDER - ACTION REQUIRED - eBallot to Approve the Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group Proposal
by Amanda Gay 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Good morning all: This is your FINAL REMINDER to vote in the eBallot to Approve the Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group Proposed Charter (charter attached and linked in Wiki Record). *The eBallot closes today at 3PM ET.* *Please take a few moments to review the document and vote!* Motion: To approve the Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group Proposed Charter Wiki Record <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1617657858/02+March+2026…> Vote here: eBallot <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJJ8FD8> ***A simple majority of the eligible LC votes (4 WGs + 1 Board Vote) is required for the eBallot to pass. *Discussion Groups are not eligible to vote. Open: Monday, March 2, 2026, 3PM ET Close: Monday, March 9, 2026, 3PM ET Please reach out with any questions or concerns! Best, -A -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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REMINDER - ACTION REQUIRED - eBallot to Approve the Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group Proposal
by Amanda Gay 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Good afternoon all: This email is a reminder to vote in the eBallot to Approve the Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group Proposed Charter (charter attached and linked in Wiki Record). *Please take a few moments to review the document and vote!* Motion: To approve the Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group Proposed Charter Wiki Record <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1617657858/02+March+2026…> Vote here: eBallot <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJJ8FD8> ***A simple majority of the eligible LC votes (4 WGs + 1 Board Vote) is required for the eBallot to pass. *Discussion Groups are not eligible to vote. Open: Monday, March 2, 2026, 3PM ET Close: Monday, March 9, 2026, 3PM ET Please reach out with any questions or concerns! -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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ACTION REQUIRED - eBallot to Approve the Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group Proposal
by Amanda Gay 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Good afternoon all: The eBallot to Approve the Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group Proposed Charter (charter attached and linked in Wiki Record) is now open. Please take a few moments to review the document and vote! Motion: To approve the Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group Proposed Charter Wiki Record <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1617657858/02+March+2026…> Vote here: eBallot <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJJ8FD8> ***A simple majority of the eligible LC votes (4 WGs + 1 Board Vote) is required for the eBallot to pass. *Discussion Groups are not eligible to vote. Open: Monday, March 2, 2026, 3PM ET Close: Monday, March 9, 2026, 3PM ET Please reach out with any questions or concerns! Best, -A -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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