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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Only 42% of Consumers Say Username/Password is Their Preferred Login Method
Only 42% of Consumers Say Username/Password is Their Preferred Login Method
December 10, 2021  |  Authentication

When logging in to perform a business transaction, consumers prefer modern authentication approaches. They often consider the username and password method and knowledge-based authentication (KBA)...

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TSA Sees Biometrics as Next-Gen ID Verification Tool
TSA Sees Biometrics as Next-Gen ID Verification Tool
December 10, 2021  |  Authentication

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New Study: 90% of Consumers Willing to Ditch Passwords for Safer Authentication
New Study: 90% of Consumers Willing to Ditch Passwords for Safer Authentication
December 09, 2021  |  Authentication

With each passing day, passwords are looking more and more like a relic of the digital past. Consumers are growing less confident in this method...

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Eliminating ‘Biometric Bias’ Will Take Collective Effort From Banks, Retailers and Consumers
Eliminating ‘Biometric Bias’ Will Take Collective Effort From Banks, Retailers and Consumers
December 09, 2021  |  Biometrics

Picture, for a moment, the biometrics you might use every day — perhaps every time you unlock your phone. The thought of bias — exclusion...

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Incode Moves to Unicorn Status with $220M in Series B Funding
Incode Moves to Unicorn Status with $220M in Series B Funding
December 07, 2021  |  Investments

Identity verification and authentication platform Incode has generated $220 million in its Series B funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to $1.25 billion and propelling...

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Deep Dive: The Role of Consent Management in Open Banking Privacy Regulations
Deep Dive: The Role of Consent Management in Open Banking Privacy Regulations
December 07, 2021  |  Authentication

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Metal Payment Cards May Be Key to Unlocking Cryptos’ Commercial Potential
Metal Payment Cards May Be Key to Unlocking Cryptos’ Commercial Potential
December 07, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

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PNC Bank on Consent Management’s Key Role in Open Banking Data Privacy
PNC Bank on Consent Management’s Key Role in Open Banking Data Privacy
December 06, 2021  |  Authentication

As much as consumers love the convenience of connected online banking experiences, nearly 8 in 10 digital banking customers are unaware that FinTech apps can...

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How Banks Can Bridge The Data Sharing Privacy Gap
How Banks Can Bridge The Data Sharing Privacy Gap
December 03, 2021  |  Authentication

Consumers have become enamored of digital banking’s conveniences, especially as the technologies underpinning them make it easier than ever to share data and receive personalized...

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