id: "IA-12(03)" title: "Identity Evidence Validation and Verification" family: "IA" family_name: "Identification and Authentication" sort_id: "ia-12.03" priority: "P1" implementation_level: "organization" parent: "IA-12" enhancement: True


Statement

Require that the presented identity evidence be validated and verified through {{ insert: param, ia-12.03_odp }}.

Guidance

Validation and verification of identity evidence increases the assurance that accounts and identifiers are being established for the correct user and authenticators are being bound to that user. Validation refers to the process of confirming that the evidence is genuine and authentic, and the data contained in the evidence is correct, current, and related to an individual. Verification confirms and establishes a linkage between the claimed identity and the actual existence of the user presenting the evidence. Acceptable methods for validating and verifying identity evidence are consistent with the risks to the systems, roles, and privileges associated with the users account.

Assessment Objective

the presented identity evidence is validated and verified through {{ insert: param, ia-12.03_odp }}.

Identification and authentication policy

procedures addressing identity proofing

system security plan

other relevant documents or records

Organizational personnel with system operations responsibilities

organizational personnel with information security responsibilities

system/network administrators

system developers

organizational personnel with identification and authentication responsibilities

Mechanisms supporting and/or implementing identification and authentication capabilities