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.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

TRENDING: Neiman Marcus On Why AI Isn’t Enough To Outsmart Cybercriminals
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November 09, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

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Why Real-Time Payments Need Real-Time Trust
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November 06, 2018  |  B2B Payments

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Why Legacy Banks Have Mobile App Advantages
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October 30, 2018  |  Mobile

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