A server is provided for managing access of an electronic entity to a communications network. The server includes a contact point in operable communication with the electronic entity. The contact point is configured to receive a network access granting request message from the electronic entity. The server further includes a processing module, configured to process the received network access granting request message, validate trust indicators contained within the network access granting request message, authorize access of the electronic entity to the network upon validation of the trust indicators, and transmit a response message to the electronic entity indicating a level of access to the network that has been authorized.