authenticator
Proves you're you
An authenticator is a device or application that verifies identity, typically by generating time-sensitive codes for two-factor authentication: The app asks for a code from your authenticator.
Physical authenticators include key fobs and security tokens.
Software authenticators like Google Authenticator run on smartphones, producing codes that expire every thirty seconds.
Protective caretaker of another
- sentinelGuard who monitors
- watchdogGuard or monitor
- bouncerVenue entrance enforcer
- custodianGuardian of a place
warden · monitor · doorman · protector · overseer · concierge · verifier · screener
Authentication act or screen
- sign-inVerify identity for access
- passwordAuthentication string
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- fingerprintFriction ridge impression
two-factor · token · pin · identity · challenge-response · handshake · enrollment · confirmation
Representative placeholder
- smartcardEmbedded-chip plastic credential
- dongleSmall plug-in peripheral
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- card-readerDevice interpreting encoded strips
Authentication string
- passcodeSecret entry sequence
- pinPointed metal fastener
- certificateFormal written attestation
- keyLock-opening device
biometrics · passphrase · secret · hash
Converting data into code
- firewallNetwork access control system
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- protectionGuarding against harm
- privacyFreedom from observation
guardian
Protective caretaker of another
custodian · warden · monitor · doorman · protector · overseer · concierge · verifier · screener
login
Authentication act or screen
- sign-inVerify identity for access
- passwordAuthentication string
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
fingerprint · two-factor · token · pin · identity · challenge-response · handshake · enrollment · confirmation · validation
token
Representative placeholder
password
Authentication string
- passcodeSecret entry sequence
- pinPointed metal fastener
- certificateFormal written attestation
key · biometrics · passphrase · secret · hash
encryption
Converting data into code
- firewallNetwork access control system
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- protectionGuarding against harm
privacy · confidentiality · integrity · multi-factor · tamper-proof
gateway
Point of access
checkpoint · turnstile · keypad · interface · doorway · threshold · clearance · admission
- appsapps, browser, software, calculator, calendar
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- privacyprivacy, private, seclusion, confidentiality, solitude
- access levelsadmin, administrator, user, guest, restricted
- functionslinear function, function, quadratic function, polynomial function, exponential function
- privacy toolsTor, VPN, proxy, anonymous browsing, private browser
authenticatorforger
One who fakes documents
counterfeiter · falsifier · denier · fabricator · faker
authenticatorhacker
Unauthorized system accessor
intruder · impersonator · infiltrator · attacker · cracker
authenticatorintruder
Unauthorized person present
hacker · infiltrator · trespasser · imposter · gatekeeper
- 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
authenticate, authentication, authenticated, unauthenticated, authenticating, authenticates, authenticators, reauthenticate, authentications