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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
The process of verifying identity.
Authentication Definition: The process of verifying identity.
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or system by using methods such as passwords, biometrics, or tokens. Related terms see Access control system.
Authentication is one of the topics you'll master in the Security+ Boot Camp.
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