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Peer Entity Authentication

Peer Entity Authentication: The process of verifying that a peer entity in an association is as claimed.

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The process of verifying that a peer entity in an association is as claimed.

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The process of verifying that a peer entity in an association is as claimed. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Sources

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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