Token

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

Something that the claimant possesses and controls (such as a key or password) that is used to authenticate a claim. See also Cryptographic Token.

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

Senses

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary

A device that is used to authenticate a user, typically in addition to a username and password Scope Note: A token is usually a device the size of a credit card that displays a pseudo random number that changes every few minutes.

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary

A small device with an embedded computer chip that can be used to store and transmit electronic information. A soft token is a software-based token.

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

Something that the Claimant possesses and controls (typically a key or password) that is used to authenticate the Claimant’s identity.

Wordset Dictionary

something of sentimental value

Wordset Dictionary

a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines

Wordset Dictionary

something serving as a sign of something else

Wordset Dictionary

an individual instance of a type of symbol

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

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