To prevent unauthorized access, protect against identity theft, and secure data integrity. 2. Legal & Evidence Context
To authenticate means to prove that something—a user, a document, or a piece of evidence—is genuine, real, and not a forgery or a copy. It is the essential process of verifying the identity of a user, process, or device, usually as a prerequisite to allowing access to resources in an information system. authenticate
Using SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to prove an email came from a legitimate source, preventing spoofing. It is the essential process of verifying the
Ensuring a user is who they claim to be, typically through methods beyond just a username and password. Methods: Methods: Showing that the message, email, or post
Showing that the message, email, or post contains information that only the alleged author would know.
To verify that a document, photo, or text message is authentic and has not been altered before it is admitted as evidence in court. Process: