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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US Merchants Urged to Embrace 3DS to Fight Fraud
US Merchants Urged to Embrace 3DS to Fight Fraud
March 05, 2024  |  Authentication

Jeff Hallenbeck, head of payments at Forter, noted in a recent conversation with PYMNTS that the authentication method known as three-domain secure (3DS) has had an...

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Online Authentication Needs Fewer Passwords, Less Friction
Online Authentication Needs Fewer Passwords, Less Friction
March 01, 2024  |  Authentication

Siddharth Vijayakrishnan, senior vice president of product and financial intelligence at FIS Platform and Enterprise Products, said that online authentication is a work in process — but we...

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Pay-By-Hand Surges as Biometrics Moves Toward Mainstream Adoption
Pay-By-Hand Surges as Biometrics Moves Toward Mainstream Adoption
February 29, 2024  |  Biometrics

In an era where convenience is king and security is paramount, a payment option that requires nothing more than a simple scan of one’s palm...

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Authentication Gold Standard Balances Security and Utility
Authentication Gold Standard Balances Security and Utility
February 29, 2024  |  Authentication

If payments make the world go ’round, authentication keeps it spinning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Transaction Monitoring Balances Customer Centricity With Fraud Defense
Transaction Monitoring Balances Customer Centricity With Fraud Defense
February 28, 2024  |  Authentication

In the world of cybersecurity, there’s no prize for being fashionably late with updates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Continuous Verification and AI Can Drive Digital Banking Engagement
Continuous Verification and AI Can Drive Digital Banking Engagement
February 28, 2024  |  Authentication

As the payments landscape continues to advance and evolve, the central tenet of authentication remains the same. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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AU10TIX Adds KYB to Identity Verification Offerings
AU10TIX Adds KYB to Identity Verification Offerings
February 27, 2024  |  Identity

Israeli identity verification firm AU10TIX has launched a know-your-business (KYB) solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Data Sharing Adds Credibility to Authenticating Businesses Online
Data Sharing Adds Credibility to Authenticating Businesses Online
February 27, 2024  |  Authentication

Jim McCarthy, CEO of Thredd, told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster that the challenge of authentication in the B2B space is decades old. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Digital Commerce Demands Multifactor Approach to ID Verification
Digital Commerce Demands Multifactor Approach to ID Verification
February 27, 2024  |  Authentication

Lisa McFarland, executive vice president and chief product officer at Ingo Payments, told PYMNTS that authentication across digital channels requires a multi-pronged approach. Get the...

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