Terms starting with “I”

The set of physical and behavioral characteristics by which an individual is uniquely recognizable. Source: FIPS PUB 201-1 Note: This also encompasses non-person entities (NPEs).

The methods and processes used to manage subjects and their authentication and authorizations to access specific objects.

Binding of the vetted claimed identity to the individual (through biometrics) according to the issuing authority. (FIPS 201) (NISTIR)

A certificate that provides authentication of the identity claimed. Within the National Security System (NSS) public key infrastructure (PKI), identity certificates may be used onl...

The process by which a Credentials Service Provider (CSP) and a Registration Authority (RA) collect and verify information about a person for the purpose of issuing credentials to...

the personal identity verification The process of making a person's identity known to (PIV) system, associating a unique identifier with that identity, and collecting and recording...

Smart card, metal key, or other physical object used to authenticate identity.

Tests enabling an information system to authenticate users or resources. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

The process of confirming or denying that a claimed identity is correct by comparing the credentials (something you know, something you have, something you are) of a person request...

Access control based on the identity of the user (typically relayed as a characteristic of the process acting on behalf of that user) where access authorizations to specific object...

A security policy based on the identities and/or attributes of the object (system resource) being accessed and of the subject (user, group of users, process, or device) requesting...

Programs, processes, technologies, and personnel used to create trusted digital identity representations of individuals and non-person entities (NPEs), bind those identities to cre...

Individual Development Plan

Intrusion Detection and Prevention System

intrusion detection system

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Independent Expenditure-Only Political Committee (also known as a Super PAC). A political committee that makes only independent expenditures that may solicit contributions from ind...

(ES&S) A file known as an "interface file" that contains information about precincts, candidates and propositions, that is generated by and is used to BALLOT IMAGE MANAGER provide...

International Foundation for Electoral Systems

(ES&S) A file known as an "intermediate interface file" that is created using ELECTION DATA and is used to provide input to MANAGER. MANAGER BALLOT IMAGE

Implementation Group

International Association of Government Officials

International Institute of Municipal Clerks

Industrial Internet of Things