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Distinguishing Identifier

Distinguishing Identifier: Information which unambiguously distinguishes an entity in the authentication process.

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Cybersecurity

Definition

Information which unambiguously distinguishes an entity in the authentication process.

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Information which unambiguously distinguishes an entity in the authentication process. SOURCE: FIPS 196; CNSSI-4009

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Sources

1
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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2
The Cyber Glossary
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