Electronic Authentication Guideline (NIST Special Publication 800-63-1), from the NIST expands the options for government agencies that need to verify the identity of users of their Web-based services.
This recommendation provides technical guidelines for Federal agencies implementing electronic authentication and is not intended to constrict the development or use of standards outside of this purpose. The recommendation covers remote authentication of users (such as employees, contractors, or private individuals) interacting with government IT systems over open networks. It defines technical requirements for each of four levels of assurance in the areas of identity proofing, registration, tokens, management processes, authentication protocols and related assertions. This publication supersedes NIST SP 800-63.
