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Publication Notice: SP 800-63B-4 Service Assessment Criteria (SAC) and – Effective Immediately
by Lynzie Adams 20 May '26

20 May '26

Dear Assurance Program Participants, This notice <https://kantarainitiative.org/publication-notice-sp-800-63b-4-service-asses…> confirms the formal publication of the Kantara Initiative International Assurance Program: SP 800-63B-4 Service Assessment Criteria (SAC) & Statement of Criteria Applicability (SoCA), aligned to NIST SP 800-63B Revision 4 – Authentication and Authenticator Management. Following completion of the public review process and consideration of community feedback, the assessment criteria have been finalized and are effective immediately. As of the publication date: - Authenticator Assurance Level (AAL) assessments can now be conducted against SP 800-63B-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. - The previous SP 800-63B-3 assessment criteria will continue to be available to those requiring it. - Trust Mark holders and registered applicants seeking certification are encouraged, but not required, to transition to SP 800-63B-4 upon renewal. The assessment documentation and supporting materials are provided with this notice and are also available through the Kantara Initiative website <https://kantarainitiative.org/download-category/service-assessment-criteria…>. *Please note* that all <https://kantarainitiative.org/download-category/supporting-templates-servic…>additional documentation <https://kantarainitiative.org/download-category/supporting-templates-servic…> has also been updated – including the Application, Service Description, and Assessor Report. Kantara Initiative also advises that an updated SP 800-63 Revision 4 base publication package is currently in development. This forthcoming release will incorporate the Common Operational (CO_SAC) assessment criteria to support a unified Revision 4 assessment framework. Further details regarding publication timing and transition guidance will be provided separately. Questions regarding implementation or transition may be directed to the Assurance Program team at secretariat(a)kantarainitiative.org. *Lynzie Adams | **Assurance Program Manager* *Phone:* (301) 810-3977 *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative *Sign up to receive our newsletter! <https://kantarainitiative.org/newsletter-form/>*

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Publication NOTICE: The Digital Identity Risk Universe – 2026 & Accompanying Report
by Kantara Initiative 15 May '26

15 May '26

[https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/unsubscribe/?reset=1&jid=6… [View in your browser](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/view/?reset=1&id=… [Kantara Initiative Logo](https://www.kantarainitiative.org) Publication Notice: The Digital Identity Risk Universe – 2026 & Accompanying Report Dear Kantara Community: We are pleased to announce the formal publication of a major new community work product: The Digital Identity Risk Universe – 2026, along with its Accompanying Report. Developed by the [Digital Identity Risk Universe Discussion Group](https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DDIRU/overview) (DIRU DG), this pair of resources provides a technology-agnostic framework designed to help organizations identify, organize, and manage the diverse risks associated with digital credentials. About the Publications: - The Digital Identity Risk Universe – 2026 (DIRU): A comprehensive spreadsheet mapping out risks across the credential lifecycle, from creation and enrollment to holder management and verification. Notably, it introduces a specialized taxonomy to address emerging AI Agent/Agentic Identity Risks. - The Accompanying Report: Explains the motivation, methodology, and overarching insights behind the risk universe framework, serving as a practical guide for risk management teams to build out their own internal Risk Registers. Both files have been successfully published under Kantara Initiative Operating Procedures (IPR: Non-Assertion Covenant) and are available to the public. Accessing the Documents: You can download both files here: [Kantara Initiative Reports and Recommendations](https://kantarainitiative.org/reports-recommendations/) We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Editor John Fiske, as well as the numerous group contributors whose collaborative efforts made this critical reference framework possible. For feedback or questions, please reach out to the [Discussion Group](mailto:dg-riskuniverse@kantarainitiative.org). Please share with your networks, and thank you most sincerely for your support of Kantara Initiative! Best, -Kantara Staff

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Leadership Council Call - Tuesday, May 19 10AM ET
by Amanda Gay 13 May '26

13 May '26

Hi all: The full LC will meet next Tuesday, May 19 at 10AM ET. Click here for a draft agenda <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1836777475/2026-05-19+LC…> - please reach out with any feedback/inclusions! *REMINDER: If you haven't already, your WG Slides <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Zk6nE81RzPB9u6AstnPLP2IkcZejWT8y/ed…> need to be updated ASAP! * Conference season is upon us, and Kay relies on this PPT to promote our Groups! Looking forward to seeing everyone! 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 Risk Universe Discussion Group Output for Publication
by Amanda Gay 04 May '26

04 May '26

Good morning all: This email is your *FINAL* reminder to vote in the eBallot to Approve the Digital Identity Risk Universe DG output (Report and Excel file) for publication (Materials linked below) - voting only takes a couple of minutes! DIRU Output links: - Universe Spreadsheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JfCyEhsl2W60m72HAHSaMvrP8cFWBpqqBDt…> - Digital Identity Risk Universe Report <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fJyJsBHczCfYTYA23xgBTO1T7BRy4IPc/edit> Motion: To approve the DIRU (Risk Universe) Discussion Group Output for Publication. Wiki Record <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1778286593/27+April+2026…> Vote here: eBallot <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QT7FPWL> *Reminders:* *Eligible Votes: 5WGs + 1 Board vote. A simple majority is required to pass.* *Discussion Groups are not permitted to vote in eBallots. * Open: Monday, April 27, 2026, 10 AM ET Close: Monday, May 4, 2026, 10 AM 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 Risk Universe Discussion Group Output for Publication
by Amanda Gay 30 Apr '26

30 Apr '26

Good morning all: This email is a reminder to vote in the eBallot to Approve the Digital Identity Risk Universe DG output (Report and Excel file) for publication (Materials linked below). DIRU Output links: - Universe Spreadsheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JfCyEhsl2W60m72HAHSaMvrP8cFWBpqqBDt…> - Digital Identity Risk Universe Report <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fJyJsBHczCfYTYA23xgBTO1T7BRy4IPc/edit> Motion: To approve the DIRU (Risk Universe) Discussion Group Output for Publication. Wiki Record <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1778286593/27+April+2026…> Vote here: eBallot <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QT7FPWL> *Reminders:* *Eligible Votes: 5WGs + 1 Board vote. A simple majority is required to pass.* *Discussion Groups are not permitted to vote in eBallots. * Open: Monday, April 27, 2026, 10 AM ET Close: Monday, May 4, 2026, 10 AM 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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Kantara Groups - Progress Update!
by Kantara Initiative 30 Apr '26

30 Apr '26

[Kantara Initiative logo](https://kantarainitiative.org) Kantara Groups Update Kantara Groups are hard at work! Catch up on their progress below: [Risk Universe](https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DDIRU/overview): Publication coming soon - stay tuned! [ShadowAI in the Workplace](https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DSAITWDG/overview): Initial tasks have included gathering existing documentation and developing a guiding outline. Shadow AI meets on the 1st/3rd Thursday of each month at 1PM ET. [Trusted Transaction Assurance](https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/WTTA/overview): Trusted Transaction has held its first meeting and begun to lay the foundation of its work, including clarifying gaps and defining terms. The Group meets every other Thursday at 12PM ET (next call is tomorrow, April 30). [Biometric Data](https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/biometrics/overview): Discussions have further pinpointed the Group’s purpose, with additional work done on brainstorming and defining the overall process. Biometrics meets every other Friday, 12PM ET (next call is Friday, May 1). [Blinding Identity Taxonomy (BIT)](https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DBIT/overview) BIT will hold its first call on May 7, at 10AM ET. Calls will be held once a month. All are welcome! To learn more about a Group’s work, explore their Wiki spaces linked above or join the next call! To formally participate, complete the GPA linked below. [Kantara's GPA](https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/) Calendar and GPA info To add a meeting to your personal calendar: - Visit [WG Calendars](https://kantarainitiative.org/calendars/) - Open the meeting you are interested in - Click “copy to calendar” in the bottom right [To participate, complete the GPA!](https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/) Share with your networks, and as always, thank you for your continued support and involvement with Kantara Initiative!

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ACTION REQUIRED - eBallot to Approve the Risk Universe Discussion Group Output for Publication
by Amanda Gay 27 Apr '26

27 Apr '26

Good morning all: The eBallot to Approve the Digital Identity Risk Universe DG output (Report and Excel file) for publication (Materials linked below) is now open. DIRU Output links: - Universe Spreadsheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JfCyEhsl2W60m72HAHSaMvrP8cFWBpqqBDt…> - Digital Identity Risk Universe Report <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fJyJsBHczCfYTYA23xgBTO1T7BRy4IPc/edit> Motion: To approve the DIRU (Risk Universe) Discussion Group Output for Publication. Wiki Record <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1778286593/27+April+2026…> Vote here: eBallot <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QT7FPWL> *Reminders:* *Eligible Votes: 5WGs + 1 Board vote. A simple majority is required to pass.* *Discussion Groups are not permitted to vote in eBallots. * Open: Monday, April 27, 2026, 10 AM ET Close: Monday, May 4, 2026, 10 AM 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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DIRU Output - Feedback welcome through Friday, April 24
by Amanda Gay 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Hi all: We did not have quorum for today's call (notes <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1749745666/2026-04-21+LC…>), so the DIRU output is open for feedback through this Friday. An eBallot will be prepared Friday/Monday for voting. DIRU Output links: - Universe Spreadsheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JfCyEhsl2W60m72HAHSaMvrP8cFWBpqqBDt…> - Digital Identity Risk Universe Report <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fJyJsBHczCfYTYA23xgBTO1T7BRy4IPc/edit> Please reach out with any comments! We look forward to an LC approval and publishing this work! 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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Apologies I’m out today and tomorrow
by Kay Chopard 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Hi everyone, Thank you for giving me the time for the funeral and family time last week. Somehow I drew the short straw and my county informed me that I must serve jury duty today and work at the special election polls tomorrow. I am so sorry. I will have limited access to email and internet. I should be back to my office on Wednesday. Thank you. Kay Kay Chopard Executive Director Kantara Initiative Inc.

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Leadership Council Meeting, Tuesday, April 21st 10AM ET
by Amanda Gay 15 Apr '26

15 Apr '26

Hi all: We plan to have a full LC call next Tuesday, April 21st, at the usual time of 10AM ET. Draft agenda here: https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1749745666/2026-04-21+LC… Zoom details: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94897867446?pwd=YSsxdjZLMzFmUmhNd2NBMnlwbEZHZz09 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94897867446?pwd%3DYS…> Meeting ID: 948 9786 7446 Passcode: 539355 Reach out with any additions/feedback, and we look forward to seeing everyone there! 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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