Authentication vs. Certification

Authenticationnoun

something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something

Authenticationnoun

(computing) proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network

Authenticationnoun

a hallmark or assay-mark on a piece of metalwork

Authenticationnoun

a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity.

Authenticationnoun

validating the authenticity of something or someone.

Authenticationnoun

a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity

Authenticationnoun

validating the authenticity of something or someone

Authentication

Authentication (from Greek: αὐθεντικός authentikos, , from αὐθέντης authentes, ) 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.

Certificationnoun

The act of certifying.

Certificationnoun

The granting of a certificate.

Certificationnoun

A professional qualification that certifies a person's ability.

Certificationnoun

The act of certifying.

Certificationnoun

the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on

Certificationnoun

confirmation that some fact or statement is true

Certificationnoun

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

Certificationnoun

validating the authenticity of something or someone

Certification

Certification is the formal attestation or confirmation of certain characteristics of an object, person, or organization. This confirmation is often, but not always, provided by some form of external review, education, assessment, or audit.