Authenticator Assurance Level (AAL)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

AAL

NIST SP 1800-12b, NIST SP 1800-17b, NIST SP 800-63-3

Definition(s):

A category describing the strength of the authentication process.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-17b under Authenticator Assurance Level
NIST SP 800-63-3

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Authenticator Assurance Level (AAL)

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