!!! Overview
Text from the [National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace] ([NSTIC]) Strategy Document.

The [Identity Ecosystem] will consist of different online [community of Interests] that use interoperable technology, processes, and policies. These will be developed over time—but always with a baseline of [privacy], interoperability, and [security]. The different components include: 

The [Identity Ecosystem Framework] is the overarching set of interoperability [standards], risk models, [privacy] and liability policies, requirements, and accountability mechanisms that structure the Identity Ecosystem.
* A [steering group|Identity Ecosystem Steering Group] will administer the process for policy and standards development for the [{$pagename}] in accordance with the Guiding Principles in this Strategy. The [steering group|Identity Ecosystem Steering Group] will also ensure that accreditation authorities validate participants’ adherence to the requirements of the Identity Ecosystem [Framework].
* A [Trust Framework|Identity Trust Framework] is developed by a community whose members have similar goals and perspectives  It defines the rights and responsibilities of that community’s participants in the [Identity Ecosystem]; specifies the policies and standards specific to the community; and defines the community-specific processes and procedures that provide assurance  A [Trust Framework|Identity Trust Framework] considers the level of risk associated with the transaction types of its participants; for example, for regulated industries, it could incorporate the requirements particular to that industry. Different trust frameworks can exist within the Identity Ecosystem, and sets of participants can tailor trust frameworks to meet their particular needs. In order to be a part of the Identity Ecosystem, all trust frameworks must still meet the baseline standards established by the [{$pagename}]. 
* An [Accreditation Authority] assesses and validates [Identity Provider (IDP)], [Attribute Providers], [Relying Party], and identity media, ensuring that they all adhere to an agreed-upon [Trust Framework|Identity Trust Framework]. [Accreditation Authorities|Accreditation Authority] can issue [Trustmark]s to the participants that they validate.
* A [Trustmark Scheme] is the combination of criteria that is measured to determine [service provider|SP] compliance with the [{$pagename}]. 

The [{$pagename}] will not be developed overnight. It will take time for different participants to reach agreement on all of the policy and technical standards necessary to fulfill the [NSTIC]’s vision. Initially, an interim [{$pagename}] is likely to contain a fairly minimal set of commonly agreed upon standards and policies. The [{$pagename}] will become more robust over time as participants are able to come to agreement on different standards and policies.

The [Identity Ecosystem Framework] provides a baseline set of standards and policies that apply to all of the participating [Trust Framework|Identity Trust Framework]s. This baseline is more permissive at the lowest [Levels of assurance|Level Of Assurance], to ensure that it does not serve as an undue barrier to entry, and more detailed at higher [levels of assurance|Level Of Assurance], to ensure that participants have adequate protections. 

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* [#1] - [National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace|https://www.idecosystem.org/filedepot_download/282/285|target='_blank'] - based on data observed:2015-05-18