authentication

Authentication is the act of proving an assertion, such as the identity of a computer system user. In contrast with identification, the act of indicating a person or thing's identity, authentication is the process of verifying that identity.

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Value-added services, once the free sprinkles card networks tossed on top of plain vanilla processing contracts, have become core product offerings in an industry racing...

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Why AI-Powered Verification Is Banking’s New Best Friend
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The service economy thrives on delivering frictionless and user-friendly experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Back in 1999, payment networks introduced the first version of the 3-D Secure authentication protocol, which sought to add security to online credit card transactions....

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ACH operator Nacha has teamed with ValidiFI to bolster bank account validation on its Phixius payments platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Tap-to-Pay Metal Cards Touted as Sleek Shield Against Digital Fraud
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As is the case with any entity, banks’ relationship with their end customers is only as strong as the trust that exists between the two,...

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