credential

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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An object or data structure that authoritatively binds an identity (and optionally, additional attributes) to a token possessed and controlled by a Subscriber.

Framework senses

8 senses across 6 frameworks

NIST Cybersecurity Framework1 senseview framework →

§1: Information passed from one entity to another that is used to establish the sending entity's access rights.

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Audit, April 20121 senseview framework →

§1: Evidence attesting to one's right to credit or authority.

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 23 sensesview framework →

§1: An object or data structure that authoritatively binds an identity (and optionally, additional attributes) to a token possessed and controlled by a Subscriber.
§2 · sense_2_pending_review: Evidence attesting to one’s right to credit or authority.
§3 · sense_3_pending_review: Evidence or testimonials that support a claim of identity or assertion of an attribute and usually are intended to be used more than once.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: Evidence or testimonials that support a claim of identity or assertion of an attribute and usually are intended to be used more than once.

NIST SP 800-631 senseview framework →

§1: An object or data structure that authoritatively binds an identity (and optionally, additional attributes) to a token possessed and controlled by a Subscriber.

FIPS PUB 2011 senseview framework →

§1: Evidence attesting to one’s right to credit or authority.