User provisioning
User provisioning: The process of creating and managing user accounts within a system or network. It is used to ensure that only authorized users have access to the appropriate resources and to maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of user permissions. Examples include creating new user accounts, assigning roles and permissions, and disabling inactive accounts.
User
User: A user is an individual or entity that interacts with a computer system or service. In cybersecurity, a user can be an administrator, an employee, or a customer, each with varying levels of access and privileges. Ensuring the security of user accounts and data is fundamental to protecting against unauthorized access and breaches.
Trust anchor
Trust anchor: A source of verification for a chain of trust in digital systems. It is typically an authoritative entity, like a Certificate Authority, for which a degree of trust is assumed and not derived from a higher entity. Its role is to vouch for the identity of entities in the network and the credibility […]
Trusted List (Trust Store)
Trusted List (Trust Store): A repository within a computer system or application that stores trusted certificates from certificate authorities (CAs). Trust stores help verify the authenticity of digital certificates and establish secure connections through SSL/TLS protocols.
Two-Factor Authentication
Two-Factor Authentication: A security measure that requires a user to provide two different types of credentials to verify their identity before they can access a system or data. This typically involves a combination of something the user knows (like a password), something the user has (like a physical token or a smartphone app), or something […]
Token device
Token device: A physical device used to facilitate user authentication by generating or storing a unique authentication factor, such as a secure digital signature or biometric data like a fingerprint template, providing additional proof of identity.