distributed-internet-trust-authorities
A security model where authority is shared among multiple trusted actors to prevent single points of failure in cybersecurity.
1 chapter across 1 book
Trust::Data: A New Framework for Identity and Data SharingThomas Hardjono, David Shrier, Alex Pentland
The chapter outlines a comprehensive framework for establishing an Internet of Trusted Data that integrates robust digital identity systems, privacy-preserving cryptographic techniques, and distributed trust authorities to address cybersecurity challenges and enable secure data sharing. It proposes a phased technical approach leveraging blockchain for auditability, vetted algorithms, and advanced cryptographic methods such as secure multi-party computation and secret sharing to maintain data privacy and scalability. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of a government-led living lab to pilot and scale these innovations, fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and government to build a resilient and universally accessible digital infrastructure.