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2.1.2 Authenticator and Verifier Requirements

NIST PIV and digital identity SP 800-63B-4 against SP 800-63B
All changes in this version
added 2 Authentication Assurance Levels part of 2.1

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Before · SP 800-63B

After · SP 800-63B-4

Authenticator and Verifier Requirements

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Before · SP 800-63B

After · SP 800-63B-4

Authenticators used at AAL1 SHALL use approved cryptography . In other words, they must use approved algorithms, but the implementation need not be validated under [FIPS140] .

Communication between the claimant and verifier SHALL occur via one or more authenticated protected channels .

Cryptography used by verifiers operated by or on behalf of federal agencies at AAL1 SHALL be validated to meet the requirements of [FIPS140] Level 1.