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Risk‑Based Authentication
Authentication
Deciding how strict login should be based on a risk score.
Definition
Risk-based authentication estimates how risky a login is, then decides what checks to require.
In plain English
Deciding how strict login should be based on a risk score.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It can stop suspicious logins, but should minimize personal data collection.
Example
Example: A login from a new country triggers an extra verification step.