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
SSL/TLS
Protocols providing encrypted network communication
SAML
XML standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data
Encryption
Converting data into coded format requiring a key to read
DDoS Protection
Defending against traffic overwhelming DDoS attacks
Penetration Testing
Simulated cyberattack to evaluate system security
Security Audit
Systematic evaluation of organizational security posture