common access card (CAC)

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Abbreviations / Acronyms / Synonyms:

CAC

CNSSI 4009-2022, NIST SP 1800-31B, NIST SP 800-161r1-upd1, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, NIST SP 800-63-4, NIST SP 800-98

Definitions:

Standard identification/smart card issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) that has an embedded integrated chip storing public key infrastructure (PKI) certificates. Note: As per DoDI 1000.13, the common access card (CAC), a form of DoD ID card, shall serve as the Federal personal identity verification (PIV) card for DoD implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2022 from DoDI 1000.13 - adapted

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