A specialized formatted number that is registered with an internationally recognized standards organization. The unique alphanumeric/numeric identifier registered under the ISO registration standard to reference a specific object or object class. In the federal government PKI, they are used to uniquely identify each of the four policies and cryptographic algorithms supported. (SP 800-32) (NISTIR)
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A specialized formatted number that is registered with an internationally recognized standards organization. The unique alphanumeric/numeric identifier registered under the ISO registration standard to reference a specific object or object class. In the federal government PKI, they are used to uniquely identify each of the four policies and cryptographic algorithms supported. (SP 800-32) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Object Identifier. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/object-identifier
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