6.2 PIV Card Authentication Mechanisms
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PIV Card Authentication Mechanisms
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Before · FIPS 201-2
The following subsections define the basic types of authentication mechanisms that are supported by the credential set hosted by the PIV Card Application. PIV Cards can be used for identity authentication in environments that are equipped with card readers as well as those that lack card readers. Card readers, when present, can be contact readers or contactless readers. The usage environment affects the PIV authentication mechanisms that may be applied to a particular situation.
After · FIPS 201-3
The following subsections define the basic types of authentication mechanisms that are supported by the credential set hosted by the PIV Card Applicationapplication. PIV Cards can be used for identity authentication in environments that are equipped with card readers as well as those that lack card readers. Card readers, when present, can be contact readers or contactless card readers. The usage environment affects the PIV authentication mechanisms that may be applied to a particular situation.