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Authenticator

Authenticator: The means used to confirm the identity of a user, process, or device (e.g., user password or token).

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The means used to confirm the identity of a user, process, or device (e.g., user password or token).

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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