Authentication

Also Known As: Verification
Last Updated
23 Feb 2021

The process by which a user's identity is confirmed. Requires the use of one or more authentication factors.


There are three different types of authentication factor.

  • Inherence Based Authentication - Based on something the user.
  • Possession Based Authentication - Based on something the user possesses.
  • Knowledge Based Authentication - Based on something the user knows.

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