Resources for Payment Card Industry (PCI)

Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council

The term authentication, as used in this guidance, describes the process of verifying the identity of a person or entity. Within the realm of electronic banking systems, the authentication process is one method used to control access to customer accounts and personal information. Authentication is typically dependent upon customers providing valid identification data followed by one or more authentication credentials (factors) to prove their identity.

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