Key-based authentication: A method of verifying a user’s identity using cryptographic keys, typically involving a pair of public and private keys. It is used in various security protocols to ensure that access to resources is granted only to authenticated 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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