Universal Trust Anchor (UTA)

 

Definition

Universal Trust Anchor (UTA) is the non‑spoofable cryptographic identity root for every user, device, workload, and AI agent.

All trust in Forge begins with UTA‑anchored identity—backed by TPM, enclave, or a derived software root.

 

Why It Matters

Weak identity is the root cause of nearly all breaches. UTA ensures that identity cannot be cloned, exported, or borrowed, making impersonation impossible and providing a mathematically provable identity foundation for all trust decisions.

 

How It Works

UTA binds identity to non‑exportable hardware or derived roots. Every DTL packet, VTZ membership, and TrustKey operation begins with UTA verification. If identity integrity changes, associated trust sessions are revoked instantly.

 

Related Terms

TrustKey, TrustLock, DTL, UTE, Trusted Remote

 

FAQ

Q: Can it be cloned?

A: No. It is designed to be non‑exportable and non‑replicable.

Q: Does it require TPM?

A: Preferred but not required; enclaves or derived roots are supported.

Q: Does it replace certificates?

A: UTA replaces certificate‑based identity with cryptographically anchored identity.