IA-8 (01)—Identification and Authentication (non-organizational Users) | Acceptance of PIV Credentials from Other Agencies
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>Control Description
Accept and electronically verify Personal Identity Verification-compliant credentials from other federal agencies.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
Acceptance of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials from other federal agencies applies to both logical and physical access control systems. PIV credentials are those credentials issued by federal agencies that conform to FIPS Publication 201 and supporting guidelines. The adequacy and reliability of PIV card issuers are addressed and authorized using SP 800-79-2.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IA-8(1) (Acceptance Of Piv Credentials From Other Agencies)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IA-8(1)?
- •How frequently is the IA-8(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IA-8(1) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IA-8(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IA-8(1)?
- •How is IA-8(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IA-8(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IA-8(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IA-8(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IA-8(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IA-8(1) compliance?
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