AuthN
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What is AuthN?
AuthN is an abbreviation for Authentication. It is the process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or other entity attempting to access a system or resource. It commonly involves validating credentials such as usernames and passwords, biometrics, or security tokens to confirm that the entity is who they claim to be. Successful authentication grants the entity access based on its verified identity.
What other technologies are related to AuthN?
AuthN Competitor Technologies
Okta
Okta is an Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform that provides authentication services, making it a direct competitor to custom AuthN solutions.
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is a cloud-based identity and access management service that provides authentication and authorization capabilities, positioning it as a competitor.
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Active Directory is a directory service that provides authentication and authorization services for Windows domain networks, making it a competitor in the authentication space.
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AuthN Complementary Technologies
AuthZ
Authorization (AuthZ) is strongly complementary to authentication (AuthN). AuthN verifies the identity of a user, while AuthZ determines what resources the user has access to.
SAML
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is a standard protocol used for authentication and authorization, typically for SSO. It is complementary as it is a technology commonly used to implement AuthN.
SSO
Single Sign-On (SSO) is a form of authentication that allows users to access multiple applications with one set of login credentials. It is complementary to authentication in general.
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Which job functions commonly mention AuthN?
Application Security Engineer
0.1% of all Application Security Engineer jobs mention AuthN
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Security Engineer
58 Security Engineer jobs mention AuthN
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Software Engineer
195 Software Engineer jobs mention AuthN
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Engineer
283 Engineer jobs mention AuthN
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Engineering & R&D
286 Engineering & R&D jobs mention AuthN
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