What is Authenticate?

To confirm the identity of an entity when that identity is presented. (Source: Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015)

How is Authenticate defined by NICCS Glossary?

The process of verifying the identity or other attributes of an entity (user, process, or device). (Source: NICCS Glossary)

Defined term

Authenticate: To confirm the identity of an entity when that identity is presented.

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To confirm the identity of an entity when that identity is presented.

Definition 2: The process of verifying the identity or other attributes of an entity (user, process, or device).
Source: NICCS GlossaryType: standard

Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015

NICCS Glossary

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