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Assertion

Definition(s):

  A verifiable statement from an IdP to an RP that contains information about an end user. Assertions may also contain information about the end user’s authentication event at the IdP.
Source(s):
FIPS 201-3

  A statement from a verifier to an RP that contains information about a subscriber. Assertions may also contain verified attributes.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-63-3

  A statement from a Verifier to a Relying Party (RP) that contains identity information about a Subscriber. Assertions may also contain verified attributes.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-63-2 [Superseded]