Identity validation: The process of verifying that an individual’s identity is valid and accurate. It is commonly used in IAM systems to ensure that only authorized individuals are able to access certain resources. Examples of identity validation include checking a user’s credentials against a database of authorized users.
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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