Personal Identity Verification Credential (PIV Credential) Glossary Definition

Personal Identity Verification Credential (PIV Credential) is an identity and access-management concept used to establish, verify, or administer digital identity in an enterprise environment.

Personal Identity Verification Credential (PIV Credential) appears in security documentation, assessments, audit findings, risk reports, architecture reviews, and operational procedures. It is retained here because professionals may encounter the term in NIST guidance, security reviews, or technical documentation and need a concise public explanation.