Single Factor Authentication (SFA)
Single Factor Authentication (SFA): A security measure that requires only one form of authentication, such as a password or biometric, to access a system or service. Examples include using a password to log into a website or a fingerprint to unlock a phone.
Security label
Security label: An information tag associated with a resource or data object that defines its security status, including the level of sensitivity and the access privileges required to interact with it. Security labels are crucial elements in Mandatory Access Control (MAC) systems, where access decisions are made based on these labels and the security clearances […]
Separation of Duties (SoD)
Separation of Duties (SoD): A risk management strategy designed to prevent fraud and error by dividing critical tasks and functions among multiple individuals or teams. The goal of SoD is to ensure that no single person can complete a high-risk task alone, thereby reducing the potential for malicious activity or unintentional errors. SoD is often […]
Server authentication
Server authentication: The process of verifying the identity of a server or device before allowing access to its services or resources. It is used in network security to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the integrity of communications. Examples include using passwords, certificates, or tokens for server authentication.
Secure Electronic Transaction (SET)
Secure Electronic Transaction (SET): An early protocol designed to secure electronic credit card transactions. While SET introduced mechanisms to safeguard payment information, it is now considered obsolete and has been largely replaced by more versatile and widely supported standards such as TLS and EMV for online and offline credit card transaction security.
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML): An open-standard data format that enables identity and service providers to exchange authentication and authorization data. Using XML-based language, SAML creates a seamless environment where users can authenticate once and gain access to multiple applications and services, thereby enhancing user experience, improving security, and reducing the administrative overhead associated with […]