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Kantara Opens Public Comment on Identity Assurance Criteria Aligned with NIST SP 800-63 Rev. 4

Kantara opened public comment on draft updates to its Identity Assurance Framework intended to align assessment criteria with NIST SP 800-63 Revision 4, with comments due January 20, 2026.

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  • Kantara describes the draft as criteria aligned with SP 800-63-4A, which covers identity proofing and verification requirements.
  • Kantara indicates future volumes will address authentication (63B) and federation (63C) criteria to align with the broader NIST model.
  • Alignment can affect certification and trustmark pathways where programs reference NIST assurance levels.

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Assurance criteria updates can influence how identity service providers are assessed and how relying parties interpret proofing, authentication, and federation controls.

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