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mutual authentication

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Definition(s):

  The process of both entities involved in a transaction verifying each other. See bidirectional authentication.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-172
NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 from CNSSI 4009

  The process of both entities involved in a transaction verifying each other.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-21C under Mutual Authentication
NIST SP 800-172A
CNSSI 4009-2015 [Superseded]

  Two parties authenticating each other at the same time. Also known as mutual authentication or two-way authentication.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-172 under bidirectional authentication
NIST SP 800-172A under bidirectional authentication
NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 under bidirectional authentication

  Occurs when parties at both ends of a communication activity authenticate each other (see authentication).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-32 [Withdrawn] under Mutual Authentication