Authenticator

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

The means used to confirm the identity of a user, process, or device (e.g., user password or token).

Framework senses

3 senses across 3 frameworks

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: The means used to confirm the identity of a user, process, or device (e.g., user password or token).

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: The means used to confirm the identity of a user, process, or device (e.g., user password or token).

NIST SP 800-531 senseview framework →

§1: The means used to confirm the identity of a user, process, or device (e.g., user password or token).