Term:Identity

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FIPS 201-1

Identity - The set of physical and behavioral characteristics by which an individual is uniquely recognizable.

NIST IR 7298

Identity - A unique name of an individual person. Since the legal names of persons are not necessarily unique, the identity of a person must include sufficient additional information to make the complete name unique. SOURCE: SP 800-63

NIST IR 7298

Identity - The set of physical and behavioral characteristics by which an individual is uniquely recognizable. SOURCE: FIPS 201

NIST SP 800-27rA

Identity - Information that is unique within a security domain and which is recognized as denoting a particular entity within that domain.

NIST SP 800-33

Identity - Information that is unique within a security domain and which is recognized as denoting a particular entity within that domain.

NIST SP 800-57P1

Identity - The distinguishing character or personality of an individual or entity.

NIST SP 800-63v1.0.2

Identity - A unique name of an individual person. Since the legal names of persons are not necessarily unique, the identity of a person must include sufficient additional information (for example an address, or some unique identifier such as an employee or account number) to make the complete name unique.

NIST SP 800-79-1

Identity - The set of physical and behavioral characteristics by which an individual is uniquely recognizable.

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