| Publisher | M-Tech Information Technology | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Date added | 15 Mar 2009 | |
| Topics | Biometrics, Smart Cards | ||
| Downloads | 81 | ||
This document introduces the basic concepts of network authentication. In particular, it focuses on the use of user-IDs and passwords to verify the identity of users. Various strategies for selecting strong, hard-to-guess passwords are then discussed.
A number of technologies are available for user authentication. The most popular authentication systems are:
Secret passwords.
Cryptographic certificates.
Smart cards.
Biometric devices.
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