authentication service
A security service that verifies an identity claimed by or for an entity. (See: authentication.)
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A security service that verifies an identity claimed by or for an entity. (See: authentication.)
Tutorial: In a network, there are two general forms of authentication service: data origin authentication service and peer entity authentication service.
References
- IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)Jan 06, 2026RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txtRFC 4949 is published by the IETF Trust and marked as "Distribution of this memo is unlimited". Verify IETF Trust copyright/licensing terms for reuse.Source: IETF RFC 4949 (rfc-editor.org).