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
Intrusion Detection
Monitoring activities for malicious behavior
MFA
Requiring two or more factors for authentication
Secret Management Security
Securely storing and rotating secrets and certificates
Vulnerability Assessment
Systematic review of security weaknesses
Encryption
Converting data into coded format requiring a key to read
Security Hardening
Reducing attack surface by disabling features and patching