3.1.6 Single-Factor Cryptographic Authentication
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Single-Factor Cryptographic Authentication
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Single-factor cryptographic authentication is accomplished by proving the possession and control of a cryptographic key via an authentication protocol. Depending on the strength of authentication required, the authentication key may be stored in a manner that is accessible to the endpoint associated with the authenticator or in a separate, directly connected processor or device. The authenticator output is highly dependent on the specific cryptographic protocol used but is generally some type of signed message. A single-factor cryptographic authenticator is “something you have.” Single-factor cryptographic authenticators used at AAL3 SHALL use public-key cryptography to protect the authentication secrets from compromise of the verifier.
Cryptographic authentication is phishing-resistant if it meets the additional requirements in Sec. 3.2.5 .