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Agent Authentication
Definition
Agent authentication is the process of verifying the identities of agents to ensure they are authorized and trustworthy participants within a system.
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Technique Subclasses
There are 6 techniques in this category, Agent Authentication.
| Name | ID | Definition | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent Authentication | D3-AA | Agent authentication is the process of verifying the identities of agents to ensure they are authorized and trustworthy participants within a system. | |
| - Biometric Authentication | D3-BAN | Using biological measures in order to authenticate a user. | |
| - Certificate-based Authentication | D3-CBAN | Requiring a digital certificate in order to authenticate a user. | |
| - Multi-factor Authentication | D3-MFA | Requiring proof of two or more pieces of evidence in order to authenticate a user. | |
| - Token-based Authentication | D3-TBA | Token-based authentication is an authentication protocol where users verify their identity in exchange for a unique access token. Users can then access the website, application, or resource for the life of the token without having to re-enter their credentials. | |
| - Password Authentication | D3-PWA | Password authentication is a security mechanism used to verify the identity of a user or entity attempting to access a system or resource by requiring the input of a secret string of characters, known as a password, that is associated with the user or entity. |
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References
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Guideline
The following references were used to develop the Agent Authentication knowledge-base article.
(Note: the consideration of references does not imply specific functionality exists in an offering.)
NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 - Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations
Reference Type: Guideline Organization: NIST
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