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Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a person or digital entity. This is a fundamental component of information security that essentially validates that entities are who or what they claim to be. It is common for authentication to use physical characteristics such as fingerprints, secret knowledge such as passwords and security tools such as smart cards. The following are common authentication techniques and considerations.
Authentication Code
Authorization
Data Authentication
Digital Identity
Identification
Master Password
Multi-Factor Authentication
Mutual Authentication
Nonce
Password Entropy
Password Fatigue
Password Paradox
Session Management
Smart Card
Strong Authentication
Strong Password
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