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Authentication

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000076

The process of verifying the identity of a user, system, or entity attempting to access a resource or service. It typically involves presenting credentials, such as a username and password, a biometric scan, or a digital certificate. Multi-factor authentication requires two or more distinct methods of verification.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000076
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000076",
  "term": "Authentication",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "The process of verifying the identity of a user, system, or entity attempting to access a resource or service. It typically involves presenting credentials, such as a username and password, a biometric scan, or a digital certificate. Multi-factor authentication requires two or more distinct methods of verification.",
  "subject": "Technical",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/authentication/"
}

Record 83 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.