authenticators
Proof of identity
Authenticators are devices or applications that verify identity, typically by generating one-time codes for two-factor authentication.
When logging into a secure account, an authenticator app on your phone produces a temporary code to prove you possess the registered device: The site requires an authenticator for login.
Physical authenticators include key fobs and security tokens.
Secret authentication strings
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- encryptionConverting data into code
- tokensCurrency substitutes
- smartcardsMicroprocessor-embedded identification cards
two-factor · multi-factor · PINs · certificates · fingerprint · OTP · cryptography · hashing
Demonstration of truth
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
corroboration · substantiation · endorsement · accreditation · attestation · documentation · evidence · notarization
Quality of being real
- provenanceRecord of ownership
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
- authorshipOrigin of written work
- originalityNovel creative quality
appraisal · certification · signatures · hallmarks · patina · dating
Quality inspiring trust
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
legitimacy · genuineness · truthfulness · accountability · transparency · reputation · provenance
passwords
Secret authentication strings
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- encryptionConverting data into code
- tokensCurrency substitutes
smartcards · two-factor · multi-factor · PINs · certificates · fingerprint · OTP · cryptography · hashing · keys
proof
Demonstration of truth
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- certificationAttestation of qualification
validation · corroboration · substantiation · endorsement · accreditation · attestation · documentation · evidence · notarization · vetting
genuineness
Quality of being real
- provenanceRecord of ownership
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
- authorshipOrigin of written work
originality · appraisal · certification · signatures · hallmarks · patina · dating
credibility
Quality inspiring trust
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
dependability · legitimacy · genuineness · truthfulness · accountability · transparency · reputation · provenance
- examinersinspectors, examiner, reviewers, inspector, auditors
- art museumspaintings, The Louvre, galleries, permanent collection, exhibitions
authenticatorsblockers
Things that obstruct
rejectors · invalidators · deniers · gatekeepers · lockouts
authenticatorshackers
Unauthorized computer system intruders
intruders · security breaches · attackers · exploits · breakers
authenticatorsforgers
Those who create fraudulent copies
counterfeiters · fraudsters · falsifiers · impersonators · identity thieves
- authenticator appSoftware generating time-based codes