
What is 2FA (two-factor authentication)? - IBM
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a way of verifying a user’s identity by asking for exactly two pieces of proof, such as the password to an online account (the first factor) and a one-time …
What is MFA (multifactor authentication)? - IBM
MFA systems can use multiple types of authentication factors, and true MFA systems use at least two different types of factors. Using different types of factors is considered more secure than …
What is authentication? - IBM
What is authentication? In a computer system, authentication (“auth” for short) is the process that verifies that a user is who they claim to be. Most authentication systems rely on authentication …
What Is FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Authentication? | IBM
FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication is a set of open standards for passwordless authentication for websites, applications and online services.
Was ist 2FA (Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung)? - IBM
Bei der Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung (2FA) wird die Identität eines Benutzers verifiziert, indem zwei Nachweise verlangt werden, z. B. ein Online-Kontopasswort und ein einmaliger Passcode.
Authentication vs. authorization: What’s the difference? - IBM
Authentication verifies a user’s identity, while authorization gives the user the right level of access to system resources.
Ways to secure the user session - IBM
Two-factor and fingerprint authentication Enforce the use of a second authentication factor to prevent an attacker from impersonating a legitimate user through theft or forgery of any single …
Configuring authentication factors - IBM
Verify supports two-factor authentication. It's a type of multifactor authentication that involves the use of a second factor, typically a system-generated code that the user must provide to prove …
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Configuring application authentication for an API - IBM
Procedure Open the API for editing, as described in Editing an OpenAPI 2.0 API definition. Enable application authentication, as follows: Note: To identify the application, you must enable a …