Source: wikibot/chain-of-trust
= Chain of trust
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A **chain of trust** is a security model used to ensure the authenticity and integrity of data and communications within a network or system. It involves a sequence of trust relationships that are established between entities (such as users, devices, and services) and the certificates or keys that validate them. Here’s a closer look at the concept: \#\#\# Key Components of Chain of Trust 1.