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User Identification

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

The process, control, or information by which a user identifies himself or herself to the system as a valid user (as opposed to authentication).

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Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
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The process, control, or information by which a user identifies himself or herself to the system as a valid user (as opposed to authentication).