Chapter 3 Authentication for FortiOS 5.0
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Introduction to authentication
Introduction to authentication
Identifying users and other computers—authentication—is a key part of network security. This section describes some basic elements and concepts of authentication.
The following topics are included in this section:
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What is authentication?
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Methods of authentication
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Types of authentication
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User’s view of authentication
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FortiGate administrator’s view of authentication