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KNOWLEDGE-BASED AUTHENTICATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
CONT

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) is an authentication scheme in which the user is asked to answer at least one "secret" question. KBA is often used as a component in multifactor authentication (MFA) and for self-service password retrieval.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
CONT

Authentification fondée sur les connaissances […] Plusieurs questions personnelles sont posées au signataire. Il doit y répondre correctement pour pouvoir signer l'accord.

Spanish

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