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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60 Pct Of Millennials Increased Online, Mobile Banking Activity

60 Pct Of Millennials Increased Online, Mobile Banking Activity
60 Pct Of Millennials Increased Online, Mobile Banking Activity
August 26, 2021  |  Authentication

Financial institutions (FIs) want to keep customers loyal, cementing relationships that are already in place — while of course gathering new members onto their rosters....

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Cybersecurity Czar Richard Clarke Tells PYMNTS ‘New Mindset’ Needed To Win Cyberwar
Cybersecurity Czar Richard Clarke Tells PYMNTS ‘New Mindset’ Needed To Win Cyberwar
August 24, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

“When I was a kid, criminals robbed banks and had guns. Now they’re not even in the same country. They sit in Eastern Europe on...

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Binance Adds Intermediate Verification To KYC For Added Security 
Binance Adds Intermediate Verification To KYC For Added Security 
August 20, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

Cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance is integrating an intermediate verification stipulation for all users, adding to the startup’s know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML)...

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49 Pct Of Consumers Say Selfie IDs Boost Trust In Providers 
49 Pct Of Consumers Say Selfie IDs Boost Trust In Providers 
August 18, 2021  |  Authentication

As consumers continue to embrace digital channels to get things done – and certainly to transact online – they want to be able to protect...

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Reliance On Outdated Usernames And Passwords Is Slowing Digital Progress
Reliance On Outdated Usernames And Passwords Is Slowing Digital Progress
August 17, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

Despite the fact that we’re more connected than ever, and doing more online than ever, the login experience is remarkably and consistently … old school....

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Two-Thirds Of Execs Expect Digital Authentication Investments Will Pay For Themselves
Two-Thirds Of Execs Expect Digital Authentication Investments Will Pay For Themselves
August 16, 2021  |  Authentication

The headlines trumpet the gains the cyberthieves are making, through any number of schemes — ransomware, email scams, “phishing” attacks, account takeovers. Get the Full...

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Friction 101: User Verification Efforts Should Match The Level Of Online Instruction
Friction 101: User Verification Efforts Should Match The Level Of Online Instruction
August 16, 2021  |  Digital Identity

The incentives for colleges and universities to keep sensitive student data secure are many. Violations of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)...

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From COVID Passports To Online Alcohol Purchases, Digital ID Verification Should Come First
From COVID Passports To Online Alcohol Purchases, Digital ID Verification Should Come First
August 13, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

To get to a true digital-first economy, to have credentials in place that can be used across a variety of online activities and settings, online...

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