1.5 Authenticity
by: Danny Ou
Definition
Authenticity means establishing a user’s identity beyond reasonable doubt. Authenticating the user is
crucial in many scenarios, particularly in business and legal matters. A simple example of authentication is
a user login to a network. A more advanced example would be the use of encrypted digital signatures in a
business transaction or the use of watermarking on digital photographs.
crucial in many scenarios, particularly in business and legal matters. A simple example of authentication is
a user login to a network. A more advanced example would be the use of encrypted digital signatures in a
business transaction or the use of watermarking on digital photographs.