For Authentication we have terms and definitions in 13 topics. The topics are Bluetooth, Cellular, Cellular Networking, Coin Collecting, Computer Hardware, Computer Virus, Domain Names, Finance, Information Security, Java, Linux, Red Hat, Sports Collectibles and Technology.

Authentication (Bluetooth)

The process of verifying 'who' is at the other end of the link. Authentication is performed for devices. In Bluetooth, this is achieved by the authentication procedure based on the stored link key or by pairing (entering a PIN).

Authentication (Cellular)

A feature used to reduce fraud by confirming the identity of a phone to the wireless network.

Authentication (Cellular Networking)

Proving the identity of an individual or application (e.g. MS)

Authentication (Coin Collecting)

Determining whether a coin is real or not.

Authentication (Computer Hardware)

The process of identifying an individual, usually based on a username and password. In security systems, authentication is distinct from authorization , which is the process of giving individuals access to system objects based on their identity. Authentication merely ensures that the individual is who he or she claims to be, but says nothing about the access rights of the individual.

Authentication (Computer Virus)

The assurance that a party to some computerized transaction is not an impostor. Authentication typically involves using a password, certificate, PIN, or other information that can be used to validate the identity over a computer network.

Authentication (Domain Names)

The verification of the identity of a person or process.

Authentication (Finance)

In the context of bonds, refers to the validation of a bond certificate.

Authentication (Information Security)

A process or method to identify and to prove the identity of a user/party who attempts to send message or access data. Message authentication refers to a process used to prove the integrity of specific information.

Authentication (Java)

The process by which an entity proves to another entity that it is acting on behalf of a specific identity.

Authentication (Linux, Red Hat)

Verification of the identity of a username, password, process, or computer system for security purposes.

Authentication (Sports Collectibles)

Verifying the originality or genuineness of a sports collectibles item. For sports cards, the largest and most respected third party authentication (and grading) is Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA). For sports autographs, the most well known authentication service is PSA/DNA. For other sports memorabilia items you must depend on the selling dealer’s knowledge and integrity.

Authentication (Technology)

Any process that ensures that users are who they say they are. Usually, you are prompted to type your name or user id, and password, to authenticate you and allowed access to a Web page or site. PAP and POP are two examples of authentication protocols.

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