PIV Visual Credential Authentication (VIS)

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Definition(s):

An authentication mechanism where a human guard inspects the PIV Card and the person presenting it and makes an access control decision based on validity of the card and its correspondence with the presenter. This mechanism is deprecated.
Source(s):
FIPS 201-3

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