NIST SP 800-63 Digital Identity Guidelines

SP 800-63 provides an overview of general identity frameworks, using authenticators, credentials, and assertions together in a digital system, and a risk-based process of selecting assurance levels.

  • Enrollment and identity proofing (NIST SP 800-63a)
  • Authentication and lifecycle management (NIST SP 800-63b)
  • Federation and Assertions (NIST SP 800-63c)

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Readiness Assessment

Pillar: Digital Identity | Type: Conformity | Level: 1

Readiness Assessment in support of preparedness in potential future conformance testing. Involves examining the NIST criteria in each component, understanding approach and applicability in each case, and preparing a report with recommendations against individual criteria. Examination approach will be based on supplied documentation and interactive sessions with client delegates. Detailed hands-on solution examination is not in scope.