This read-only object is a pointer (OID) to the corresponding entry in the IPS-AUTH MIB identifying the target identity the initiator node should attempt to establish a session with. An admin reads this to confirm which authentication identity a local initiator is configured to present when connecting to a specific remote target. For example, an admin auditing initiator configuration would follow this OID into the IPS-AUTH MIB to verify the correct CHAP username is associated with the intended target.