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Key Concept: Identification

In this video, you will learn about identification, which is all about trying to establish an identity.

In this video, you will learn about identification, which is all about trying to establish an identity.

Reflect and share: After you have watched the video, consider the following: identification can go beyond identifying the person. It can refer to a system or even an attempt to verify whether the user is a human (think of a bot interaction). Can you think of another type of example? Share in the comments below.

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Cyber Security Foundations: Identity and Access Management

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