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The security protection item that ensures that the individual is who they claim to be (the authentic or genuine person) and not an imposter is known as?

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Answer: Authentication

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Authentication is defined as the process in which a device is secured from any unauthorized access. It functions by evaluating and verifying user's validity through identification before he/she accesses any system.

  • As it ensures about identity,it is considered as part of security system in computer and networking field.
  • Authentication helps in protection from resources, data or any confidential information of system, computer, websites, network etc.
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