authentication

Authentication is the act of proving an assertion, such as the identity of a computer system user. In contrast with identification, the act of indicating a person or thing's identity, authentication is the process of verifying that identity.

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A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report finds that retailers will enter this year’s peak shopping season defending themselves on more fronts than ever before. Get the...

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November 12, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

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November 04, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

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Entersekt CEO Says AI Can’t Change the Fundamentals of Digital Trust
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October 27, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

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October 24, 2025  |  Identity

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