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IA-12(03) Identity Evidence Validation and Verification

NIST SP 800-53 (controls) 5.1.1+u4
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Title

Identity Evidence Validation and Verification

Control

Require that the presented identity evidence be validated and verified through [Assignment: methods of validation and verification].

Discussion

Validation and verification of identity evidence increases the assurance that accounts and identifiers are being established for the correct user and authenticators are being bound to that user. Validation refers to the process of confirming that the evidence is genuine and authentic, and the data contained in the evidence is correct, current, and related to an individual. Verification confirms and establishes a linkage between the claimed identity and the actual existence of the user presenting the evidence. Acceptable methods for validating and verifying identity evidence are consistent with the risks to the systems, roles, and privileges associated with the users account.

Parameters

ia-12.03_odp: methods of validation and verification

Assessment objective

IA-12(03) the presented identity evidence is validated and verified through [Assignment: methods of validation and verification].

STIG rules that implement this control 0

No followed STIG rule cites a CCI indexed to this control (CCI list 2026-07-14).