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Authenticity

Authenticity. By: Sambit Pulak XI-IB. Definition.

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Authenticity

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  1. Authenticity By: Sambit Pulak XI-IB

  2. Definition Authenticity means establishing a user’s identity beyond reasonable doubt. Authenticating the user is crucial in many scenarios, particularly in business and legal matters. A simple example of authentication is a user login to a network. A more advanced example would be the use of encrypted digital signatures in a business transaction or the use of watermarking on digital photographs.

  3. Different types • 1)Depending on the sensitivity of the resources you wish to protect will govern what level or how many layers of Authentication are/is used. • 2)Secret passwords • 3)Password policy • It is usually a confirmation to the resource provider of the authenticity of the person based on the fact the user/s know the secret password. • Used to allow access to computer systems or resources • A major weakness with passwords system can be stolen, accidentally revealed, or forgotten. This is an issue when substantial transactions occur, e.g.. money transfers. • 4)Personnel history questions: What is your mothers name? or What was your first dogs name? Are often use to verify a user particularity when passwords are forgotten or need to be changed. • 5)Software solutions IPSEC, Kerberos, XML Signature • 6)Digital signatures

  4. Use of Biometrics

  5. Bibliography http://www.ruthtrumpold.id.au/itgswiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.Security#Authentication http://itgs.wikispaces.com/Social+%26+Ethical

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