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A [[Trust Anchor]] is an authoritative entity in a security system that serves as the foundation for verifying authenticity and integrity. It is the starting point for establishing trust in digital communications and cryptographic systems.
 
A [[Trust Anchor]] is an authoritative entity in a security system that serves as the foundation for verifying authenticity and integrity. It is the starting point for establishing trust in digital communications and cryptographic systems.
 
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[[Category: Trust]]

Revision as of 10:51, 7 May 2025

Definition

A Trust Anchor is an authoritative entity in a security system that serves as the foundation for verifying authenticity and integrity. It is the starting point for establishing trust in digital communications and cryptographic systems.

Implementations

Health Care

Federation of the subject or issuer to the Trust Anchor.

TLS

2025-04 Blink-dev Explainer for the addition of the selection of the acceptable Trust Anchors.

Second Level Registries

An IACA (Issuing Authority Certificate Authority) is a X.509 based certificate used to identify an mDoc issuer and verify the mDocs they issue.

Government Document

Government-Issued Documents: Passports and driver's licenses can serve as trust anchors for identity verification.

References

[[Category: Glossary]