Authenticator

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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Something the claimant possesses and controls (typically a cryptographic module or password) that is used to authenticate the claimant's identity. This was previously referred to as a token.

NIST SP 800-171r3

Senses

2 more senses beyond the canonical

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 2

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

Wordset Dictionary

one who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity

Classifications

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Entity Type

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Sensitivity

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Information Class

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Variants

4 surface forms

synonym: appraiser
plural: Authenticators
possessive: Authenticator's
pluralpossessive: Authenticators'

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