Which NIST IR covers biometrics validation and implementation under FIPS-201 and HSPD-12?

• A. IR 7536
• B. IR 7564
• C. IR 7816
• D. IR 7359

Answer: (A)

Biometrics validation and implementation for PIV under FIPS-201 and HSPD-12 is governed by a NIST Interagency Report that provides the framework for how biometric subsystems used in government identity verification should be tested, validated, and deployed. This document lays out the criteria and methods for evaluating biometric performance, including how accurate a system must be (and how to measure that accuracy), what testing approaches to use, and how to ensure the enrollment, template generation, and data handling processes meet security and interoperability requirements. It emphasizes ensuring that biometric data and processes across federal agencies are consistent and interoperable, so different systems can reliably verify identity in a unified way. In short, this IR specifically focuses on validating biometrics and guiding their implementation within the FIPS-201/HSPD-12 framework, whereas other IRs cover topics outside this particular scope.