Identity assertion: Identity assertion is the process by which a system verifies and confirms a user’s claimed identity during an authentication event. This typically involves checking credentials like passwords, tokens, or biometric data against stored identity information to grant or deny access.
Categories: CC D3: Access Controls Concepts | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D2: Access Controls
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