Identity Assurance Framework
Document Status Notice
The Kantara Identity Assurance Framework is a set of controlling documentation.
Documents may evolve independently.
The set may contain varying version numbers in the document set.
The current approved version of each document is always listed here.
Controlling Documents - Identity Assurance Framework for Service Providers and Assessors
Table of Contents
Service Provider Approval (CSP Full or Component Service)
Updated: 21 June 2023
First, please read Kantara Classes of Approval and High Level View of the Kantara Service Provider Approval Process
Applicants should be fully familiar with, inter alia, Kantara’s: Service Approval Handbook; Service Assessment Criteria, available below.
Process Documents
| Document Reference | File | About | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIAF 1340 - Service Approval Handbook | Kantara IAF-1340 Service Approval Handbook v4.0.pdf | It defines the obligations upon Applicant and Approval-holding CSPs, the ARB and its Secretariat, and Accredited Assessors, with regard to the Approval assessment and application processes. | ARB |
Available Service Assessment Criteria
Service Assessment Criteria Sets
| Document | File | About | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
KIAF-1410 CO_SAC | This document describes the Service Assessment Criteria which are to be applied to all assessed credential services, irrespective of their standards basis or applicable assurance levels. | IAWG | |
KIAF-1420 OP_SAC | KIAF-1420 OP_SAC-SoCA v2.1.xlsx | This document describes the Service Assessment Criteria which are to be applied to ‘Classical’ service operations (i.e. those broadly based on NIST SP 800-63 rev.2 requirements). | IAWG |
KIAF‐1430 63A_SAC | KIAF-1430 SP 800-63A SAC-SoCA v4.1.xlsx | This document sets forth KI's Service Assessment Criteria for assessments against the requirements of NIST's SP 800- 63A. | IAWG |
KIAF-1440 63B_SAC | KIAF-1440 SP 800-63B SAC-SoCA v4.1.xlsx | This document sets forth KI's Service Assessment Criteria for assessments against the requirements of NIST's SP 800- 63B | IAWG |
KIAF-1450 63C_SAC | KIAF-1450 SP 800-63C SAC-SoCA v1.1.xlsx | This document sets forth KI's Service Assessment Criteria for assessments against the requirements of NIST's SP 800- 63C | IAWG |
For More Information, please see: https://kantarainitiative.org/trustoperations/classes-of-approval/
Supporting Templates for Service Provider Approval
Assessor Accreditation
Requirements and Process Documents
| Document Reference | File | About | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIAF 1610 | IAF-1610- Required Assessor Knowledge and Skills v1.0 | This is the first publication of this document under its given identity and title. However, it is effectively a re-write of IAF-1600 “Assessor Qualifications and Requirements”. | ARB |
| KIAF 1350 | Kantara IAF-1350 Assessor Accreditation Handbook v1.1.pdf | This document sets out normative Kantara requirements and is required reading for all ARB Members, applicant Service Providers and Kantara Accredited Assessors. It will also be of interest to those wishing to gain a detailed knowledge of how the Kantara Initiative’s Identity Assurance Framework handles the receipt and processing of applications for Assessor Accreditation. | ARB |
Supporting Templates for Assessor Accreditation
Contact
secretariat@kantarainitiative.org
IAF Archive
| Document Reference | File | About | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIAF 1000 | Introduction to the Kantara Initiative Identity Assurance Framework. NOTE: A new document, the IAF 1050- Glossary and Overview will be released soon. | IAWG | |
| KIAF 1100 | Brief summary of commonly used terms that are used across IAF documents. NOTE: A new document, the IAF 1050- Glossary and Overview will be released soon. | IAWG | |
| KIAF 1200 | Assurance Level Policy Overview and Description of the four Assurance Levels. | IAWG | |
| KIAF 1300 | Kantara IAF-1300 Assurance Assessment Scheme v5.0 | Explains how the Assurance Program operates. NOTE: Replaced/withdrawn by KIAF 1610, KIAF 1340 and KIAF 1350. See Assessor Accreditation and Service Provider Approval Process Documents above | ARB |
| KIAF 1600 | Kantara IAF-1600 Assessor Qualifications and Requirements v3.0 | The qualifications and requirements that ARB uses to determine Assessors Accreditation. The sole substantive change in this revision is the replacement of previous criteria AD.1 and AD.2 with a single criterion, AD.3. In addition, some editorial changes have been made to ensure understanding or to avoid ambiguity. NOTE: Replaced/withdrawn by KIAF 1610 - See Assessor Accreditation Process Documents above | ARB |
| KIAF 1340 | It defines the obligations upon Applicant and Approval-holding CSPs, the ARB and its Secretariat, and Accredited Assessors, with regard to the Approval assessment and application processes. Effective from: 2018-05-01, after which date any parts of the KIAF-1300 (AAS) and KIAF -1800 (RAA) which address the scope now covered by the SAH, shall be withdrawn and no longer accepted by the ARB. NOTE: See KIAF 1340 version 2 in the Service Provider Approval Process Documents above | ARB | |
| KIAF 1800 | Explicits the normative of the Kantara Initiative requirements. NOTE: Replaced/withdrawn by KIAF 1610, KIAF 1340 and KIAF 1350. See Assessor Accreditation and Service Provider Approval Process Documents above | ARB |
Other Archive
Kantara Mapping Reports
Document | File | About | Owner |
IAF 5415 | Kantara IAF-5415 SACv4.0bis vs IS29115_X1254 mapping v1.0.pdf | It provides a mapping between the IAF -1400 SAC and ISO/IEC 29115 (ITU-T X.1254) | IAWG |
IAF 5463 | It provides a mapping between the IAF - 1400 SAC and NIST 800-63-2 | IAWG |
Kantara Reports
Document | File | About | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAF 1401 | Kantara IAF-1401 SAC v4-0bis SoC AL1_2_3_4 KDV10.xlsx | Spreadsheet version of the IAF-1400 Service Assessment Criteria v4.0. It is non-normative and should be considered guidance for users of the IAF. | IAWG |