authentication

Authentication is the act of proving an assertion, such as the identity of a computer system user. In contrast with identification, the act of indicating a person or thing's identity, authentication is the process of verifying that identity.

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Going Mobile-Only To Get Smarter About Identity
Going Mobile-Only To Get Smarter About Identity
September 27, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Can a smartphone keep your money safe from fraud? September’s PYMNTS Digital Identity Tracker™ features an interview with David Velez, CEO of Brazilian digital financial...

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Can Biometric Authentication Make Employees’ Jobs Easier?
Can Biometric Authentication Make Employees’ Jobs Easier?
August 30, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Biometrics are FinTech’s BFF. But Karl Martin, Nymi founder and CTO, says that the only truly reliable biometric is the heartbeat, since, among other things,...

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When Authentication Is Just A Heartbeat Away
When Authentication Is Just A Heartbeat Away
August 29, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Biometrics are FinTech’s BFF. But Karl Martin, Nymi founder and CTO, says that the only truly reliable biometric is the heartbeat, since, among other things,...

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The Blurred Lines Of Digital Identity Authentication
The Blurred Lines Of Digital Identity Authentication
August 09, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

As technologies advance and digital endpoints increase, the job of authenticating that people are who they say they are gets tougher. Sunil Madhu, CEO of...

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Digital Identity’s Call For Democracy
Digital Identity’s Call For Democracy
August 03, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

While FinTech’s current focus is creating and securing a consumer’s digital identity, nearly 40 percent of all adults living in the world lack a physical...

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Bringing Democracy To Digital Identity
Bringing Democracy To Digital Identity
August 02, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

While FinTech’s current focus is creating and securing a consumer’s digital identity, nearly 40 percent of all adults living in the world lack a physical...

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The Authentication Crack In Bureau Data
The Authentication Crack In Bureau Data
July 05, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Canada just said that it was OK for FIs to use “non-traditional” data sources to validate a consumer’s identity. It’s seen as a big victory...

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Investment App Investing In Itself To Fight Fraud
Investment App Investing In Itself To Fight Fraud
June 29, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

When you run a platform that lets 80K users buy stocks online for as little as $5 a pop, you better know who’s on each...

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