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Distinguishing Identifier

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

Information which unambiguously distinguishes an entity in the authentication process.

Framework senses

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
§1
Information which unambiguously distinguishes an entity in the authentication process.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
§1
Information which unambiguously distinguishes an entity in the authentication process.
FIPS PUB 1961 senseview framework →
§1
Information which unambiguously distinguishes an entity in the authentication process.
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
Information which unambiguously distinguishes an entity in the authentication process.
DR-088 backfill from the noun definition column