NIST 800-53 REV 5 • IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION
IA-4(7) — In-person Registration
CMMC Practice Mapping
No direct CMMC mapping
NIST 800-171 Mapping
No direct NIST 800-171 mapping
Related Controls
No related controls listed
Practitioner Notes
This enhancement requires in-person registration when issuing identifiers — the person must physically appear before a registration authority to receive their credentials.
Example 1: Require all new employees to pick up their CAC/smart card and initial network credentials in person at the security office after presenting government-issued photo ID.
Example 2: For high-security systems, require users to visit the IT help desk in person with photo ID to receive their initial password and MFA enrollment token.