NIST Digital Identity Guidelines

Introduction to NIST Digital Identity Guidelines:
Understanding the purpose and significance of the NIST Digital Identity Guidelines.
Overview of the guidelines’ development and context.

Digital Identity Fundamentals:
Defining digital identity, authentication, and authorization.
Understanding the role of digital identity in modern cybersecurity.

Key Concepts and Principles:
Exploring concepts like identity proofing, authentication factors, and assurance levels.
Understanding the principles of identity management and verification.

Identity Assurance Levels (IALs):
Understanding the three IALs and their significance.
Differentiating between low, medium, and high assurance levels.

Authentication Assurance Levels (AALs):
Exploring the three AALs and their implications.
Understanding the relationship between authentication and access control.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):
Understanding the importance of using multiple authentication factors.
Exploring different types of authentication factors (something you know, have, and are).

Identity Proofing and Enrollment:
Exploring methods for verifying an individual’s identity during enrollment.
Understanding the role of biometrics, documents, and knowledge-based verification.

Authentication Methods and Technologies:
Exploring different authentication methods, including passwords, biometrics, tokens, and more.
Understanding the benefits and limitations of each method.

Risk-Based Authentication:
Understanding the concept of risk-based authentication.
Implementing adaptive authentication based on risk factors and context.

Implementing the Guidelines in Organizations:
Strategies for applying the NIST Digital Identity Guidelines within an organization.
Addressing challenges and considerations during implementation.