Mutual Authentication

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Occurs when parties at both ends of a communication activity authenticate each other.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

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

§1: Occurs when parties at both ends of a communication activity authenticate each other.

NIST SP 800-321 senseview framework →

§1: Occurs when parties at both ends of a communication activity authenticate each other.