Authentication
Also known as: Auth, Login, Identity Verification
The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system through credentials like passwords, biometrics, or tokens before granting access.
What is Authentication?
The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system through credentials like passwords, biometrics, or tokens before granting access.
Authentication is a key concept within the Security & Validation Tools domain, commonly referenced alongside terms like Auth, Login, Identity Verification. Understanding Authentication helps developers, writers, and analysts work more effectively with security & validation tools.
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