The useful idea
- The useful idea
Authentication (from Greek: αὐθεντικός authentikos, "real, genuine", from αὐθέντης authentes, "author") is the act of proving an assertion, such as the identity of a computer system user.
- How it works
In contrast with identification, the act of indicating a person or thing's identity, authentication is the process of verifying that identity.
- Why it matters
Authentication is relevant to multiple fields.
Why this matters
Use Authentication to recognize risk and choose the safer digital action.
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Use Authentication to recognize risk and choose the safer digital action.
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- How it works
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- Why it matters
Authentication (from Greek: αὐθεντικός authentikos, "real, genuine", from αὐθέντης authentes, "author") is the act of proving an assertion, such as the identity of a computer system user.