Authentication Security
Quick Definition
Processes verifying user identity for security
Full Definition
Processes verifying user identity using credentials, biometrics, or tokens.
Examples
passwords, biometrics, MFA, SSO, passkeys
Related Terms
authorization
mfa
sso
More Security Terms
SAML
XML standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data
MFA
Requiring two or more factors for authentication
SSL/TLS
Protocols providing encrypted network communication
SIEM
Aggregating and analyzing security event data
Vulnerability Assessment
Systematic review of security weaknesses
Digital Signature
Cryptographic mechanism verifying digital message authenticity