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 +====== Identity ======
  
 +[[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:start|Go up to Terms and Definitions]]
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 +===== Discussion =====
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 +An Identity comprises the attributes associated with an entity within a defined context.
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 +An entity includes a person, organization, process, service, device, system, or [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:n:node|Node]]. Different contexts associate different identities with the same entity. A person, for example, has distinct identities within an employer, financial institution, government agency, or online service.
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 +An Identity remains distinct from an Identifier. An Identity comprises attributes associated with an entity. An Identifier supplies a value or symbol used to distinguish or refer to the entity or its Identity within a particular scope.
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 +An Identity also remains distinct from a [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:c:credential|Credential]]. A Credential represents an identity or authority claim used during [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:authentication|Authentication]] or [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:access_control|Access Control]]. Authentication evaluates evidence associated with a claimed Identity.
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 +===== Definition =====
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 +//set of attributes associated with an entity within a defined context//
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 +===== Source =====
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 +Adapted from ISO/IEC 24760-1, *IT Security and Privacy: A framework for identity management, Part 1: Terminology and concepts*.
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 +===== Note =====
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 +An Identity includes only the attributes relevant within its defined context. It does not necessarily contain every attribute associated with the entity.
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 +An entity has more than one Identity when different contexts associate different sets of attributes with it.
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 +An Identity does not independently establish the truth of its attributes, the authority of the entity, or permission to access a resource. Authentication evaluates an identity claim. Access Control determines whether the applicable policy permits a requested interaction.
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 +Identity lifecycle controls address creation, registration, assignment, modification, suspension, revocation, archival, and termination.
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 +===== Example =====
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 +A Node Identity comprises the Node identifier, Node type, responsible organization, assigned role, certificate subject, and other attributes used to recognize the Node within a Test Environment.
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 +----
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