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    Agent Passport

    Process automationAI Agent PassportDigital proof of identity for agents
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    In short

    Designation for verifiable proof of identity of an AI agent.

    Flow-alerta.cab (2026): Agent Passport. https://flow-alerta.cab/en/glossar/agent-passport. Editorially reviewed on: 09 October 2026.

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    Practical

    Relevant for unambiguously assignable agents and controlled access to enterprise systems.

    Example scenario: A purchasing agent proves its identity; the connected system checks separately whether it is allowed to read supplier data.

    Possible application: Agent registry with responsible person, limited rights and a procedure for blocking an agent.

    At a glance

    Core
    The concrete meaning depends on the implementation. DigiCert describes a cryptographically verifiable proof that links agent identity to metadata, capabilities, policies, and human responsibility.
    Use
    Relevant for unambiguously assignable agents and controlled access to enterprise systems.
    Example
    Example scenario: A purchasing agent proves its identity; the connected system checks separately whether it is allowed to read supplier data.
    Limits
    Confuse identity with trustworthiness or access permission; forget revocation; treat vendor-specific passports as universally compatible.

    In context

    AI Agent Identity Verification

    Checks whether an AI agent actually occurs under the claimed identity.

    Authorization

    Deciding whether an entity may use a particular resource or action.

    Questions about this term

    Is the passport a quality guarantee?

    No.

    Is it replacing the eligibility check?

    No, the target system must check permitted actions.

    All details and background

    The concrete meaning depends on the implementation. DigiCert describes a cryptographically verifiable proof that links agent identity to metadata, capabilities, policies, and human responsibility.

    ELI5 – Explained simply

    Like a service card for a digital helper: It shows who this helper is.

    Why it matters in practice

    Relevant for unambiguously assignable agents and controlled access to enterprise systems.

    Example

    Example scenario: A purchasing agent proves its identity; the connected system checks separately whether it is allowed to read supplier data.

    Pitfalls and limits

    • Confuse identity with trustworthiness or access permission; forget revocation; treat vendor-specific passports as universally compatible.

    Origin & history

    DigiCert documents the term in its AI agent trust solution. For the first time I have no secure source. I cannot confirm this information.

    Use in mid-sized companies

    • Possible application: Agent registry with responsible person, limited rights and a procedure for blocking an agent.

    Related terms

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    AI assistants & automationAI assistants & automation: test a suitable process with clear rights and human test points.

    Matching tool / use case

    View use casesDigiCert AI Agent Trust; Use Case: verifiable agent access across system boundaries.

    Sources

    • www.digicert.comDigiCert, AI Agent Trust / AI Agent Passport (Herstellerbeschreibung)

    Quellenprüfung: 09.10.2026. Anwendungsbeispiele sind mögliche Szenarien, keine behaupteten Kundenfälle.

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