Authentifizierung (EN)

Concept

Verification of a user's identity in IT systems

Authentication Process

sequenceDiagram     participant Client     participant Authentication server     participant Database          Client->>Authentication server: Request with credentials     Authentication server->>Database: Verify credentials     Database-->>Authentication server: Confirmation or rejection     Authentication server-->>Client: Token or error message

In Context

  • Typically used together with authorization
  • Related to: Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), OAuth
  • Example use: Login processes in web applications, VPN access, banking applications
Quelle: AI Generated