The objective of this document is to provide test requirements and test assertions that could be used to validate the compliance/conformance of two PIV components—PIV middleware and PIV card application with the specifications in NIST SP 800-73-2. Because NIST SP 800-73-2 specifications were developed for meeting interoperability goals of FIPS 201, the conformance tests in this document provide the assurance that the set of PIV middleware and PIV card applications that have passed these tests are interoperable. This in turn facilitates marketing and procurement of FIPS 201-conformant products that meet the goals of HSPD-12.
