Which memorandum focuses on E-Authentication Guidance for Federal Agencies?

• A. M-04-04 E-Authentication Guidance for Federal Agencies
• B. M-02-01
• C. M-09-32
• D. M-03-22

Answer: (A)

Electronic authentication is about proving a user’s identity for online access to government systems, using identity proofing, credentials, and the methods used to log in, with a risk-based approach and defined levels of assurance. The memorandum titled E-Authentication Guidance for Federal Agencies explicitly provides the policy and implementation guidance for how agencies should handle e-authentication, including which credentials to rely on (such as approved federal credentials) and how to apply levels of assurance to online interactions. This direct focus on e-authentication guidance across federal agencies makes it the best fit. The other memoranda address different IT security topics and do not provide the official guidance on electronic authentication for federal services.