GLOSSARY

Authentication

Authentication

Authentication is the process of verifying and confirming the claimed identity of a user, system, or entity attempting to access a resource or system. It typically involves presenting one or more authentication factors, such as usernames and passwords, biometric data, or security tokens, to establish the legitimacy of the request and prevent unauthorized access.

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Symmetry Systems is the Data+AI Security Company. We safeguard data at scale, detect threats, ensure compliance & reduce AI risks, so you can Innovate with Confidence.  Our Data Security Posture Management platform is engineered specifically to address modern data security and privacy challenges at scale from the data out, providing organizations the ability to innovate with confidence. With total visibility into what data you have, where it lives, who can access it, and how it’s being used, Symmetry safeguards your organization’s data from misuse, insider threats, and cybercriminals, as well as unintended exposure of sensitive IP and personal information through use of generative AI technologies.