Derived Credential Glossary Definition

Term Derived Credential
Definition

Derived Credential is a credential issued based on a previously proofed or enrolled credential, often for use on another device or authenticator.

Context & Usage

Derived Credential appears in identity and access management, security architecture, audits, and compliance reviews where teams need to prove that access is appropriate, limited, and traceable.

Categories Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management, Enterprise Applications, CRM, and Contact Center Systems