User ID: A unique identifier assigned to a user to authenticate their identity when accessing a system or network. It is used in authentication systems to verify a user’s identity and grant them access to appropriate resources. Examples include a username, employee ID, and social security number.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D1: Information Security governance | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D2: Access Controls
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