Trust Models

Trust models are frameworks that define how digital systems determine whether to believe and accept information, identities, or interactions from other entities. They establish rules and mechanisms for verifying authenticity and ensuring security, often based on factors like reputation, credentials, or prior interactions. These models help online systems, networks, and applications manage trustworthiness, ensuring safe and reliable exchanges without needing to verify everything every time. Essentially, trust models streamline security decisions by creating structured ways to judge who or what can be trusted within digital environments.