Single-Factor

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

NIST SP 1800-13B

Definition(s):

A characteristic of an authentication system or an authenticator that requires only one authentication factor (something you know, something you have, or something you are) for successful authentication.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-17b under Single Factor
NIST SP 1800-17c under Single Factor
NIST SP 800-63-3

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