To prevent unauthorized access, protect against identity theft, and secure data integrity. 2. Legal & Evidence Context
Uses TLS/SSL certificates to verify the server or client identity.
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:
Here is a long, detailed breakdown of "authenticate" across different contexts: 1. Digital & Cyber Security Context
A witness with personal knowledge must testify that the item is what it claims to be.