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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
Digital authentication is the process of determining the validity of one or more authenticators used to claim a digital identifier. | |||
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Example: Username/password or public-key cryptography are traditional forms of authentication, as is a conversation with a customer service representative over the phone in which information is exchanged to establish identity. | Example: Username/password or public-key cryptography are traditional forms of authentication, as is a conversation with a customer service representative over the phone in which information is exchanged to establish identity. | ||
Approved definition was finalized and approved by those in attendance at the AHG meeting of [[Taxonomy AHG Meeting 12/12/2013|12/12/2013]]. | |||
This page has been updated to track the changes introduced in NIST 800-63-3 in June of 2017. The biggest difference is the introduction of the word authenticators , | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
NIST 800-63 | [https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-3/sp800-63b.html NIST 800-63-3B] June 2017 | ||
[[OASIS SAML Glossary 2.0]]: To confirm a system entity’s asserted [[Principal Identity]] with a specified, or understood, level of confidence. | [[OASIS SAML Glossary 2.0]]: To confirm a system entity’s asserted [[Principal Identity]] with a specified, or understood, level of confidence. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:52, 4 January 2020
Definition
Digital authentication is the process of determining the validity of one or more authenticators used to claim a digital identifier.
Notes
The related term identity-proofing is different from authentication. In identity solutions requiring identity-proofing, that function occurs prior to credential issuance. Specifically related to e-authentication
Example: Username/password or public-key cryptography are traditional forms of authentication, as is a conversation with a customer service representative over the phone in which information is exchanged to establish identity.
Approved definition was finalized and approved by those in attendance at the AHG meeting of 12/12/2013.
This page has been updated to track the changes introduced in NIST 800-63-3 in June of 2017. The biggest difference is the introduction of the word authenticators ,
Sources
NIST 800-63-3B June 2017
OASIS SAML Glossary 2.0: To confirm a system entity’s asserted Principal Identity with a specified, or understood, level of confidence.
Status
MC Approved
Currently in final approval with the AHG.
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