authentication
noun
Proof of identity required by a user to log on to some network or access some resource.
Example sentence
- “Enable Two-Factor Authentication.”
Related words
biometricOf, relating to, or using biometrics.spamUnsolicited bulk electronic messages.fingerprintThe natural pattern of ridges on the tips of human fingers, unique to each individual.phishingThe act of circumventing security with an alias.passcodeA string of characters used for authentication on a digital device.hackerOne who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems.