This standard specifies conformance clauses in accordance with the OASIS TC Process ([TC-PROC] section 2.2.6 for the KMIP Specification [KMIP-SPEC] for a KMIPserver or KMIP client through profiles that define the use of KMIP objects, attributes, operations, message elements and authentication methods within specific contexts of KMIP server and client interaction.These profiles define a set of normative constraints for employing KMIP within a particular environment or context of use. They may, optionally, require the use of specific KMIP functionality or in other respects define the processing rules to be followed by profile actors.