Credentials: Information used to verify the identity of a user or system within a digital environment. Credentials, such as usernames and passwords or digital certificates, are essential for authentication processes to access computer systems or networks.
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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