authentication
Proving you're you
Authentication is the process of verifying that someone or something is who or what they claim to be.
In computing, authentication typically involves passwords, biometric scans, or security tokens: two-factor authentication, The app requires authentication before granting access.
Beyond digital contexts, authentication confirms the genuineness of documents, artworks, or artifacts: The painting underwent authentication by three experts.
Evidence of qualification or identity
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- IDIdentity document abbreviation
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
fingerprint · facial · iris · voiceprint · retina · photograph · hologram · watermark
Converting data into code
- tokenRepresentative placeholder
- certificateFormal written attestation
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- two-factorAuthentication using paired credentials
Confirming truth or accuracy
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- attestationFormal declaration confirming truth
- corroborationEvidence confirming another account
documentation · endorsement · notarization · proof · evidence · legitimacy · accreditation · vouching
Network access control system
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- breachBreaking of agreement
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
hackers · vulnerability · authorization · compliance · risk · safeguard · penetration · audit
Access or submission
- gatewayPoint of access
- turnstileRotating single-passage barrier
- admittancePermission to enter
- permissionGranted right to act
clearance · authorization · restricted · granted · denied · revoked · privilege · gatekeeper
Account identification string
- passwordAuthentication string
- signinAuthentication process
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- accountRecord of dealings
session · logout · register · autofill · reset · cookie · form · prompt
Self-assurance or trust
- credibilityQuality inspiring trust
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
integrity · legitimacy · validity · genuineness · provenance · trustworthiness · reputation · guarantee
credentials
Evidence of qualification or identity
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- IDIdentity document abbreviation
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
signature · fingerprint · facial · iris · voiceprint · retina · photograph · hologram · watermark · seal
encryption
Converting data into code
- tokenRepresentative placeholder
- certificateFormal written attestation
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
two-factor · OTP · hashing · SSL · TLS · NFC · RFID · PIN · passwordless · smartcard
validation
Confirming truth or accuracy
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- attestationFormal declaration confirming truth
corroboration · documentation · endorsement · notarization · proof · evidence · legitimacy · accreditation · vouching · witnessing
firewall
Network access control system
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- breachBreaking of agreement
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
phishing · hackers · vulnerability · authorization · compliance · risk · safeguard · penetration · audit · protocol
entry
Access or submission
- gatewayPoint of access
- turnstileRotating single-passage barrier
- admittancePermission to enter
permission · clearance · authorization · restricted · granted · denied · revoked · privilege · gatekeeper · checkpoint
username
Account identification string
- passwordAuthentication string
- signinAuthentication process
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
account · session · logout · register · autofill · reset · cookie · form · prompt · lockout
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
- credibilityQuality inspiring trust
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
certainty · integrity · legitimacy · validity · genuineness · provenance · trustworthiness · reputation · guarantee · fidelity
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- cybersecurityantivirus, malware, firewall, firewalls, encryption
- collectibles appraisalart appraisal, jewelry appraisal, sports memorabilia, gem appraisal
- Verification Stepsaudit, identity check, credit check, signature verification, fraud detection
- art authenticationprovenance, connoisseurship, ultraviolet imaging, pentimento, dating methods
- Identity Managementsingle sign-on, SSO, authorization, digital identity, identity verification
authenticationinvalidation
Act of nullifying
rejection · disproof · falsification · denial · refutation
authenticationblind trust
Complete unquestioning confidence
blind faith · credulity · gullibility · taking at face value · assumption
authenticationopen access
Free public scholarly content
unauthorized access · anonymity · public access · bypass · breach
- two-factor authenticationIdentity confirmation requiring two proofs
- email authenticationConfirming digital correspondence origins
- art authenticationDetermining if works are genuine
- biometric authenticationIdentity verification via body traits
- authentication errorFailed identity verification
- authentication appSoftware providing login codes