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Transition to Multi-factor Authentication

Transition to Multi-factor Authentication

Description: These guidelines provide technical requirements for federal agencies implementing digital identity services and are not intended to constrain the development or use of standards outside of this purpose. The guidelines cover identity proofing and authentication of users (such as employees, contractors, or private individuals) interacting with government IT systems over open networks. They define technical requirements in each of the areas of identity proofing, registration, authenticators, management processes, authentication protocols, federation, and related assertions.

Identity Scope:

FICAM Services Alignment:

Publication Date: 2019-08-30

Fiscal Year: 2019

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