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Authentication

Authentication

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Authorization Password Manager Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Verification of an entity’s identity.

Definition

Authentication is the process of verifying an asserted identity using one or more factors (knowledge, possession, inherence) and an authentication protocol.

In plain English Verification of an entity’s identity.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Weak authentication increases the likelihood of unauthorized access, account takeover, and data exposure.

Example

Example: Password-based authentication augmented with MFA using a possession factor.

Apps Using Authentication

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

Proton Mail logo

Proton Mail

Privacy Score: 88

Proton Mail offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the email space, with a stronger focus on d...

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Tor Browser logo

Tor Browser

Privacy Score: 95

Tor Browser offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the browser space, with a stronger focus on...

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Tutanota logo

Tutanota

Privacy Score: 84

Tutanota offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the email space, with a stronger focus on data...

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Mailbox.org logo

Mailbox.org

Privacy Score: 75

Mailbox.org offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the email space, with a stronger focus on d...

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VeraCrypt logo

VeraCrypt

Privacy Score: 90

VeraCrypt offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the encryption space, with a stronger focus o...

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Bitwarden logo

Bitwarden

Privacy Score: 86

Bitwarden offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the password manager space, with a stronger f...

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