An established point of trust (usually based on the authority of some person, office, or organization) from which an entity begins the validation of an authorized process or authorized (signed) package. A "trust anchor" is sometimes defined as just a public key used for different purposes (e.g., validating a certification authority (CA), validating a signed software package or key, validating the process (or person) loading the signed software or key).
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An established point of trust (usually based on the authority of some person, office, or organization) from which an entity begins the validation of an authorized process or authorized (signed) package. A "trust anchor" is sometimes defined as just a public key used for different purposes (e.g., validating a certification authority (CA), validating a signed software package or key, validating the process (or person) loading the signed software or key).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Trust Anchor. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/trust-anchor
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