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Trusted Agent
A “trusted agent” is a concept used in various contexts, primarily within security and access control systems, as well as in the legal and financial realms. In essence, a trusted agent is an individual or entity that is authorized to act on behalf of another party, typically for a specific purpose and within predefined limits. They are entrusted with certain responsibilities and access privileges, often involving sensitive information or operations.
Security and Access Control
This program, offered by IdenTrust, allows organizations to appoint individuals as agents to perform identity vetting for their members. These agents use secure processes to verify identities and submit requests for digital certificates.
In cybersecurity, agents can be software or hardware components that facilitate secure communication and access across networks. For example, Ivanti’s Trusted Agent allows secure access between systems in different networks.
Definitions:
Entity authorized to act as a representative of an agency in confirming Subscriber identification during the registration process. Trusted Agents do not have automated interfaces with Certification Authorities.
SOURCE: SP 800-32; CNSSI-4009
NIST Definitions:
1. An individual explicitly aligned with one or more registration authority (RA) officers who has been delegated the authority to perform a portion of the RA functions. A TA does not have privileged access to certification authority system (CAS) components to authorize certificate issuance, certificate revocation, or key recovery.
Sources: CNSSI 4009-2015 from CNSSI 1300
2. Entity authorized to act as a representative of an Agency in confirming Subscriber identification during the registration process. TA’s do not have automated interfaces with Certification Authorities.
Sources: CNSSI 4009-2015
