Federated identity
Federated identity: The means of linking a person’s electronic identity and attributes stored across multiple distinct identity management systems. This method allows for users to use the same credentials across various systems and enterprises, improving the user experience, reducing administrative costs, and maintaining a high level of security for confidential information.
FICAM (Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management)
FICAM (Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management): A US federal government initiative aimed at reducing cybersecurity risks and improving identity management. FICAM provides a comprehensive identity management framework to enable trusted digital interactions between individuals, devices, and government entities. It outlines best practices for issuing secure credentials and managing access to federal IT systems and […]
False Acceptance Rate (FAR)
False Acceptance Rate (FAR): A measure used in biometric security systems to indicate the probability that the system will incorrectly accept an unauthorized user. It is one of the key metrics, along with the False Rejection Rate (FRR), used to assess the performance of a biometric system. A low FAR is desired as it reflects […]
False Rejection Rate (FRR)
False Rejection Rate (FRR): The likelihood that a biometric security system will incorrectly reject an access attempt by an authorized user. It is one of the key metrics used to evaluate the accuracy of biometric systems, the other being the False Acceptance Rate (FAR). Balancing FRR with FAR is crucial to ensure both security and […]
eXtensible Access Control Markup Language (XACML)
eXtensible Access Control Markup Language (XACML): A declarative access control policy language implemented in XML and a processing model that defines how access control decisions are evaluated from the policy. It enables fine-grained control of authorized activities, providing the ability to manage more detailed restrictions than traditional access control lists (ACLs).
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP): A framework widely used in wireless networks and point-to-point connections that provides multiple authentication methods, such as smart cards, token cards, certificates, public key encryption, and one-time passwords (OTP). EAP is designed to support various authentication mechanisms without requiring the use of a specific one, allowing both the client and server […]