For Assessors

Accredited assessors in the US and UK

Our assessors are dedicated specialists in digital identity,. privacy and security. We are the only certification body approved to assess organizations for compliance to the principles of NIST 800-63-3. In the UK, we are one of just a handful of organizations approved to assess against the government’s Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework. As such, our assessors represent the most experienced and knowledgeable auditors in the industry.

Key information for new and existing assessors

Rules and processes

The Kantara IAF-1350 Assessor Accreditation Handbook describes the rules and processes US assessors should follow when applying for accreditation

Requirements of assessors

Kantara IAF-1610 Required Assessor Knowledge and Skills (RAKS) defines the qualifications and requirements that our US Assurance Review Board look for 

Our US assessors

See who is approved to carry out assessments against the Kantara Identity Assurance Framework to comply with NIST 800-63-3 Classes of Approval

Apply for US accreditation

Download an application form and start the process toward achieving or renewing assessor accreditation in the US

Accreditation fees (US)

Accreditation fees for US assessors are based on the size of the assessor company and are due annually upon approval or after the Annual Conformity Review

Digital Identity & Attributes Framework

Find out more about becoming approved to certify organizations against the UK government’s DIATF

“We see Kantara as a good platform for co-operation with other organizations in our domain to ensure cybersecurity for the digital economy – specifically within identity, assurance and trust.”