Authentication methods
Access Control Service
Access Control Service, or Windows Azure AppFabric Access Control Service (ACS) is a cloud-based service that provides an easy way of authenticating and authorizing users to gain access to web a...
Access Control Service, or Windows Azure AppFabric Access Control Service (ACS) is a cloud-based service that provides an easy way of authenticating and authorizing users to gain access to web a...
Authentication
Authentication (from αυθεντικός; real or genuine, from authentes; author) is the act of confirming the truth of an attribute of a datum or entity.
Authentication (from αυθεντικός; real or genuine, from authentes; author) is the act of confirming the truth of an attribute of a datum or entity.
Automatic number plate recognition
Automatic number plate recognition is a mass surveillance method that uses optical character recognition on images to read vehicle registration plates.
Automatic number plate recognition is a mass surveillance method that uses optical character recognition on images to read vehicle registration plates.
Automatic number-plate recognition
Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR; see also other names below) is a mass surveillance method that uses optical character recognition on images to read the license plates on vehicles.
Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR; see also other names below) is a mass surveillance method that uses optical character recognition on images to read the license plates on vehicles.
Biometric passport
A biometric passport, also known as an e-passport, ePassport or a digital passport, is a combined paper and electronic passport that contains biometric information that can be ...
A biometric passport, also known as an e-passport, ePassport or a digital passport, is a combined paper and electronic passport that contains biometric information that can be ...
Biometrics
Biometrics (or biometric authentication) refers to the identification of humans by their characteristics or traits.
Biometrics (or biometric authentication) refers to the identification of humans by their characteristics or traits.
Caller ID
Caller ID, also called calling line identification, calling number delivery, calling number identification or calling line identification presentation, is a telephone ser...
Caller ID, also called calling line identification, calling number delivery, calling number identification or calling line identification presentation, is a telephone ser...
Claims based identity
Claims based identity is a common way for applications to acquire the identity information they need about users inside their organization, in other organizations, and on the Internet.
Claims based identity is a common way for applications to acquire the identity information they need about users inside their organization, in other organizations, and on the Internet.
Claims-based identity
Claims-based identity is a common way for applications to acquire the identity information they need about users inside their organization, in other organizations, and on the Internet.
Claims-based identity is a common way for applications to acquire the identity information they need about users inside their organization, in other organizations, and on the Internet.
Code wheel
A code wheel is a type of copy protection used on older computer games, often those published in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
A code wheel is a type of copy protection used on older computer games, often those published in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Counterfeit consumer goods
Counterfeit consumer goods, commonly called knock-offs, are counterfeit or imitation products offered for sale.
Counterfeit consumer goods, commonly called knock-offs, are counterfeit or imitation products offered for sale.
Countersign (legal)
Countersigning means writing a second signature onto a document.
Countersigning means writing a second signature onto a document.
Cruise ship ID card
A cruise ship ID card is a plastic card the size of a credit card that serves several functions for passengers on a cruise ship.
A cruise ship ID card is a plastic card the size of a credit card that serves several functions for passengers on a cruise ship.
Dialed Number Identification Service
Dialed Number Identification Service (DNIS) is a service sold by telecommunications companies to corporate clients that lets them determine which telephone number was dialed by a customer.
Dialed Number Identification Service (DNIS) is a service sold by telecommunications companies to corporate clients that lets them determine which telephone number was dialed by a customer.
Digital watermarking
Digital watermarking is the process of computer-aided hiding information in a carrier signal; the hidden information has to contain a relation to the carrier signal.
Digital watermarking is the process of computer-aided hiding information in a carrier signal; the hidden information has to contain a relation to the carrier signal.
DNA barcoding
DNA barcoding is a taxonomic method that uses a short genetic marker in an organism's DNA to identify it as belonging to a particular species.
DNA barcoding is a taxonomic method that uses a short genetic marker in an organism's DNA to identify it as belonging to a particular species.
Expertization
Expertization is the process of authentication of an object, usually of a sort that is collected, by an individual expert or a committee of experts.
Expertization is the process of authentication of an object, usually of a sort that is collected, by an individual expert or a committee of experts.
FADO
FADO is a computerised image-archiving system to help combat illegal immigration and organised crime.
FADO is a computerised image-archiving system to help combat illegal immigration and organised crime.
Fingerprint recognition
Fingerprint verification or fingerprint authentication refers to the automated method of verifying a match between two human fingerprints.
Fingerprint verification or fingerprint authentication refers to the automated method of verifying a match between two human fingerprints.
Guksae
Guksae or oksae (국새,옥새) is a official seal made for used in lieu of signatures in personal documents, office paperwork, contracts, art, or any item requiring acknowledgment or authorship i...
Guksae or oksae (국새,옥새) is a official seal made for used in lieu of signatures in personal documents, office paperwork, contracts, art, or any item requiring acknowledgment or authorship i...
Identity document
An identity document (also called a piece of identification or ID, or colloquially as one's 'papers') is any document which may be used to verify aspects of a person's personal identity.
An identity document (also called a piece of identification or ID, or colloquially as one's 'papers') is any document which may be used to verify aspects of a person's personal identity.
Idex ASA
IDEX ASA is a Norwegian biometrics software and fingerprint authentication company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Oslo.
IDEX ASA is a Norwegian biometrics software and fingerprint authentication company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Oslo.
Location-based authentication
Location based authentication is a special procedure to prove an individual's identity and authenticity on appearance simply by detecting its presence at a distinct location.
Location based authentication is a special procedure to prove an individual's identity and authenticity on appearance simply by detecting its presence at a distinct location.
Login
In computer security, a login or logon is the process by which individual access to a computer system is controlled by identifying and authentifying the user referring to credentials pres...
In computer security, a login or logon is the process by which individual access to a computer system is controlled by identifying and authentifying the user referring to credentials pres...
Manu propria
Manu propria is a Latin phrase in the ablative case meaning "(signed) with one's own hand".
Manu propria is a Latin phrase in the ablative case meaning "(signed) with one's own hand".
Molecular marker
Molecular markers are used in molecular biology and biotechnology experiments where they use to identify a particular sequence of DNA. As the DNA sequences are very highly specific, they can be ...
Molecular markers are used in molecular biology and biotechnology experiments where they use to identify a particular sequence of DNA. As the DNA sequences are very highly specific, they can be ...
Multi-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication is as an approach to security authentication, which requires that the user of a system provide more than one form of verification in order to prove their identity and...
Multi-factor authentication is as an approach to security authentication, which requires that the user of a system provide more than one form of verification in order to prove their identity and...
Municipal identification card
In the United States, a municipal identification card is a form of identification card issued by a municipality rather than a state or federal government.
In the United States, a municipal identification card is a form of identification card issued by a municipality rather than a state or federal government.
Mutual authentication
Mutual authentication or two-way authentication (sometimes written as 2WAY authentication) refers to two parties authenticating each other suitably.
Mutual authentication or two-way authentication (sometimes written as 2WAY authentication) refers to two parties authenticating each other suitably.
PASS
PASS is a government-backed scheme in the UK that gives young people a valid and accepted form of proof of age identification.
PASS is a government-backed scheme in the UK that gives young people a valid and accepted form of proof of age identification.
Pre-shared key
In cryptography, a pre-shared key or PSK is a shared secret which was previously shared between the two parties using some secure channel before it needs to be used.
In cryptography, a pre-shared key or PSK is a shared secret which was previously shared between the two parties using some secure channel before it needs to be used.
Protocol for Carrying Authentication for Network Access
PANA (Protocol for Carrying Authentication for Network Access) is an IP-based protocol that allows a device to authenticate itself with a network to be granted access.
PANA (Protocol for Carrying Authentication for Network Access) is an IP-based protocol that allows a device to authenticate itself with a network to be granted access.
Public Register of Travel and Identity Documents Online
The Public Register of Travel and Identity Documents Online "PRADO" is a website with information on security features of identity documents of countries within the European Union and the ...
The Public Register of Travel and Identity Documents Online "PRADO" is a website with information on security features of identity documents of countries within the European Union and the ...
Risk-based authentication
Risk-based authentication is a non-static authentication system which takes into account the profile of the agent requesting access to the system to determine the risk profile associated with th...
Risk-based authentication is a non-static authentication system which takes into account the profile of the agent requesting access to the system to determine the risk profile associated with th...
Seal (East Asia)
A seal, in an East Asian context, is a general name for printing stamps and impressions therefore are used in lieu of signatures in personal documents, office paperwork, contracts, art, or any i...
A seal, in an East Asian context, is a general name for printing stamps and impressions therefore are used in lieu of signatures in personal documents, office paperwork, contracts, art, or any i...
Seal (emblem)
A seal is a device for making an impression in wax, clay, paper, or some other medium, including an embossment on paper, and is also the impression thus made.
A seal is a device for making an impression in wax, clay, paper, or some other medium, including an embossment on paper, and is also the impression thus made.
Sealing wax
Sealing wax is a wax material of a seal which, after melting, quickly hardens forming a bond that is difficult to separate without noticeable tampering.
Sealing wax is a wax material of a seal which, after melting, quickly hardens forming a bond that is difficult to separate without noticeable tampering.
Security printing
Security printing is the field of the printing industry that deals with the printing of items such as banknotes, passports, tamper-evident labels, stock certificates, postage stamps and identity...
Security printing is the field of the printing industry that deals with the printing of items such as banknotes, passports, tamper-evident labels, stock certificates, postage stamps and identity...
Security question
A security question is used as an authenticator by banks, cable companies and wireless providers as an extra security layer.
A security question is used as an authenticator by banks, cable companies and wireless providers as an extra security layer.
SF City ID Card
The SF City ID Card is a municipal identification card program operated by San Francisco, California for residents of the city-county, regardless of their immigration status.
The SF City ID Card is a municipal identification card program operated by San Francisco, California for residents of the city-county, regardless of their immigration status.
Shibboleth
A shibboleth is a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important.
A shibboleth is a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important.
Signature
A signature (from signare, "to sign") is a handwritten (and sometimes stylized) depiction of someone's name, nickname, or even a simple "X" that a person writes on documents as a proof of identi...
A signature (from signare, "to sign") is a handwritten (and sometimes stylized) depiction of someone's name, nickname, or even a simple "X" that a person writes on documents as a proof of identi...
Sproxil
Sproxil is a venture capital-backed for-profit company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts that provides a consumer SMS verification service through its Mobile Product AuthenticationTM (MPA...
Sproxil is a venture capital-backed for-profit company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts that provides a consumer SMS verification service through its Mobile Product AuthenticationTM (MPA...
Ticket punch
A ticket punch (or control nippers) is a hand tool for permanently marking admission tickets and similar items of paper or card stock.
A ticket punch (or control nippers) is a hand tool for permanently marking admission tickets and similar items of paper or card stock.
Time-based authentication
Time-based authentication is a special procedure to prove an individual's identity and authenticity on appearance simply by detecting its presence at a scheduled time of day or within a schedule...
Time-based authentication is a special procedure to prove an individual's identity and authenticity on appearance simply by detecting its presence at a scheduled time of day or within a schedule...
Trusted timestamping
Trusted timestamping is the process of securely keeping track of the creation and modification time of a document.
Trusted timestamping is the process of securely keeping track of the creation and modification time of a document.
Two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication is an approach to authentication which requires the presentation of "two or more" of the three authentication "factors".
Two-factor authentication is an approach to authentication which requires the presentation of "two or more" of the three authentication "factors".
Watermark (data file)
A watermark stored in a data file refers to a method for ensuring data integrity which combines aspects of data hashing and digital watermarking.
A watermark stored in a data file refers to a method for ensuring data integrity which combines aspects of data hashing and digital watermarking.
Woo Lam 92 (protocol)
Woo Lam 92a and 92b are computer network authentication protocols, which enables two communicating parties to authenticate each other's identity and to exchange session keys.
Woo Lam 92a and 92b are computer network authentication protocols, which enables two communicating parties to authenticate each other's identity and to exchange session keys.
Woo–Lam
In cryptography, Woo–Lam refers to various computer network authentication protocols designed by Simon S. Lam and Thomas Woo.
In cryptography, Woo–Lam refers to various computer network authentication protocols designed by Simon S. Lam and Thomas Woo.
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