# Identity Proofing and Enrollment
One-sentence definition: Processes to verify a person’s real-world identity before issuing credentials.
## Key Facts
- Methods: document checks, liveness/video, HR/background validation.
- Strength tiers: in-person high assurance vs remote lower assurance.
- Bind proofing event to identifier and authenticator issuance.
- Record evidence securely; protect PII; re-proof on risk triggers.
- **Verify:** check official (ISC)² CBK and current exam outline.
## Exam Relevance
- Pick stronger proofing for high-impact roles (e.g., admins).
**Mnemonic:** “**Prove** before **provide** (credentials).”
## Mini Scenario
Q: Helpdesk resets MFA via email only—risk/fix?
A: Weak proofing; require stronger identity verification.
## Revision Checklist
- Two proofing techniques.
- Evidence storage principle.
- Re-proof triggers.
## Related
[[Authentication Factors and MFA]] · [[Passwordless and FIDO2 WebAuthn]] · [[Directory Services (LDAP and Active Directory)]] · [[Account Recovery and Break-Glass Procedures]] · [[Identity Lifecycle (Joiner Mover Leaver)]] · [[Domain 5 - Index]]