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Authentication
The process of verifying the identity of an individual. Access to computer systems is often granted on the basis of authentication. Usernames or passwords are examples of basic authentication tools.
Related terms:
CHAP
,
CLI
,
HTTPS
,
IKE
,
IPSec
,
PAP
,
Tunnel
,
Username and password
,
VPN
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