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CSI-604 - Information Security

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Course Outline

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Identification and Authentication of
Local and Distributed Systems
• “Identification and authentication” are two distinct but closely related
concepts in the context of both local (single-system) and distributed
(networked) systems.

• They play a crucial role in ensuring the security and access control of
users and entities within these systems.

• Major differences are discussed:

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Identification and Authentication of
Local and Distributed Systems cont…
• Identification: Identification is the process by which a user or entity
claims an identity, such as a username or account number, within a
system.

• Identification alone does not verify the authenticity of the user's


claim; it merely establishes the claimed identity within the system.

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Identification and Authentication of
Local and Distributed Systems cont…
• Local Systems: In a local system (e.g., a single-user computer or a
stand-alone application), identification might involve the user
entering a username or selecting a profile.

• The system then associates the chosen identifier with the


corresponding user account or profile.

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Identification and Authentication of
Local and Distributed Systems cont…
• Distributed Systems: In a distributed system (e.g., a networked
application or a multi-user server), identification usually occurs when
a user provides a username or other identifying information during
the login process.

• The distributed system then associates this identifier with the user's
account or role within the network.

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Identification and Authentication of
Local and Distributed Systems cont…
• Authentication: Authentication, on the other hand, is the process of
verifying whether the claimed identity is valid and belongs to the
entity making the claim.

• Authentication ensures that the user is who they say they are and
that they have the necessary credentials to access the system or
resources within it.

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Identification and Authentication of
Local and Distributed Systems cont…
• Local Systems: In local systems, authentication may involve entering a
password, PIN, fingerprint, or other credentials to prove that the
person interacting with the system is the authorized user of that
account or device.

• The system checks the provided credentials against stored records to


grant or deny access.

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Identification and Authentication of
Local and Distributed Systems cont…
• Distributed Systems: In distributed systems, authentication often
includes providing a password, passphrase, or other authentication
factor.

• Additionally, more advanced authentication methods like multi-factor


authentication (MFA) might be used in distributed systems to
enhance security.

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Identification and Authentication of
Local and Distributed Systems cont…
• Authentication mechanisms in distributed systems involve
communication between the user's device and a remote
authentication server to verify credentials.

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