Glossary of Terms and Definitions
Glossary Term: Authentication Mechanism
Definition:
A piece of information that is held in confidence by an individual and used to prove that the person is who they say they are. An authentication mechanism in the context of this policy is used to prove the asserted identity to a system, application or service. Examples include, but are not limited to, passwords, passphrases, or cryptographic private keys.
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