Glossary
Identity and authentication glossary
Clear, plain-English definitions of the terms behind passwordless sign-in. Each entry defines the term first, then shows how SenseCrypt applies it.
Passwordless authentication
Passwordless authentication is a sign-in method that verifies a user without a password. Learn how it works, its main benefits, and the common types.
Read the pagePhishing-resistant MFA
Phishing-resistant MFA is multi-factor authentication that a phishing attack cannot defeat. Learn why OTP and push fall short, and what works.
Read the pageFIDO2 and passkeys
A passkey is a device-bound sign-in credential that replaces a password. Learn how FIDO2 and passkeys work, and how a face factor compares to them.
Read the pageLiveness Detection
Liveness detection is a security check that confirms a real, live person is at the camera. Learn how it stops photo, video, and mask attacks.
Read the pagePresentation Attack Detection (PAD)
Presentation attack detection (PAD) finds and blocks fake biometric samples at a sensor. Learn the ISO/IEC 30107-3 standard and its PAD levels.
Read the pageFace Tokenization
Face tokenization turns a face into a protected token, not a stored image. Learn how irreversible, unlinkable, and revocable tokens keep a face safe.
Read the pageWhat is OpenID Connect (OIDC)?
OpenID Connect (OIDC) is an identity layer on OAuth 2.0. Learn what OIDC is, how the ID token works, and how the SenseCrypt IdP supports it.
Read the pageWhat is SAML 2.0?
SAML 2.0 is an open standard for single sign-on (SSO). Learn what SAML is, how a SAML assertion works, and how the SenseCrypt IdP supports it.
Read the pageWhat is SCIM?
SCIM is an open standard for user provisioning between systems. Learn what SCIM is, how it syncs user accounts, and how the SenseCrypt IdP supports it.
Read the pageWhat is CIBA?
CIBA is an authentication flow that uses a separate device for approval. Learn what CIBA is, how the flow works, and how the SenseCrypt IdP supports it.
Read the pageWhat is an identity provider (IdP)?
An identity provider (IdP) checks who a user is. It then tells applications the result. Learn how an IdP works and how it supports single sign-on (SSO).
Read the pageWhat is single sign-on (SSO)?
Single sign-on (SSO) lets a user sign in one time to reach many applications. Learn how SSO works, its benefits, and how an identity provider enables it.
Read the pageWhat is customer identity and access management (CIAM)?
Customer identity and access management (CIAM) manages sign in and access for customers. Learn how CIAM works and how it differs from workforce identity.
Read the pageRetire the password, keep the person
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