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Term · 28. International Regulations

DIRM DIRM

Term from Law
Personal Data NIST Introduced by: Big4 (Deloitte / PwC / EY / KPMG)

Definition

Digital Identity Risk Management — the NIST SP 800-63-4 process for managing digital identity risk. Replaces the static checklist approach of SP 800-63-3 with a dynamic, risk-based selection of identity assurance levels (IAL / AAL / FAL) driven by the threat model, operating environment, and the impact of identity failures. Spans identity proofing, authentication, and federation decisions.

Synonyms
  • Digital Identity Risk Management
Discouraged variants
  • **NIST SP 800-63-4**
Application
Regulatory: NIST SP 800-63 (Digital Identity Guidelines)
Standards & regulations
  • NIST