FIPS 201 Standards Documents

The framework of the FIPS 201 effort is the standardization of elements of a secure credentialing process. A collection of historical and evolving documents that define the FIPS 201 process are presented in this section. If you have additional documents that should be included in this archive or if you are seeking a specific document not referenced here, please send an email to [email protected].

Key Publications

• FIPS 201-1
• FIPS 140-2
• HSPD-12
• GSA HSPD-12 Acquisition Guidance
• GSA Card Data Validation For Agencies
• GSA’s Guidance related to acquisition of FIPS 201 products

Special Publications

• SP 800-73-1
• SP 800-76-1
• SP 800-78
• SP 800-85A
• SP 800-85B

Important Links

• GSA’s FIPS 201 Evaluation Program website
• GSA’s link to FIPS 201 related documents
• Interagency Advisory Board web site
• NIST’s PIV program web site