level of assurance

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Definition(s):

OMB Memorandum M-04-04 describes four levels of identity assurance and references NIST technical standards and guidelines, which are developed for agencies to use in identifying the appropriate authentication technologies that meet their requirements.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-12b

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