Defined term
Mutual Authentication
Mutual Authentication: The process of both entities involved in a transaction verifying each other.
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Cybersecurity
Definition
The process of both entities involved in a transaction verifying each other.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Occurs when parties at both ends of a communication activity authenticate each other. SOURCE: SP 800-32 The process of both entities involved in a transaction verifying each other. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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