D3-AA

Harden
Agent Authentication

Definition

Agent authentication is the process of verifying the identities of agents to ensure they are authorized and trustworthy participants within a system.

Artifact Relationships

This defensive technique relates to specific digital artifacts.

reads
strengthens
uses
uses
uses
Agent Authentication
Certificate
User Account
Credential
Password
Access Token

References

Reference - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 - Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations