Personal Identification Verification Card: The Personal Identification Verification (PIV) Card is a United States federal government standard for secure and reliable forms of identification for federal employees and contractors. The PIV card serves as a government-issued identification card for access to federal buildings and information systems, and includes integrated security features such as cryptographic keys, personal identification numbers (PINs), and biometric data to ensure the cardholder’s identity.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D2: Access Controls
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