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Term

identification information

Synonym for "identifier"; synonym for "authentication information". (See: authentication, identifying information.)

Senses

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Synonym for "identifier"; synonym for "authentication information". (See: authentication, identifying information.)

Deprecated Term: IDOCs SHOULD NOT use this term as a synonym for either of those terms; this term (a) is not as precise as they are and (b) mixes concepts in a potentially misleading way. Instead, use "identifier" or "authentication information", depending on what is meant.

References
  • IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)Jan 06, 2026
    RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)
    https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txt
    RFC 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).