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Identification and Authentication Failures

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Digital Identity Guidelines Authentication and Lifecycle Management

These guidelines provide technical requirements for federal agencies implementing digital identity services and are not intended to constrain the development or use of standards outside of this purpose. These guidelines focus on the authentication of subjects interacting with government systems over open networks, establishing that a given claimant is a subscriber who has been previously authenticated. The result of the authentication process may be used locally by the system performing the authentication or may be asserted elsewhere in a federated identity system. This document defines technical requirements for each of the three authenticator assurance levels. This publication supersedes corresponding sections of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-63-2

Identification and authentication failures occur when an individual or system is unable to correctly identify or authenticate a user or entity. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as: 1. Incorrect login credentials: This is a common cause of identification and authentication failures. Users may forget their passwords or enter them incorrectly, leading to failed login attempts. 2. System errors: Technical issues with the authentication system can also cause failures. For example, a server error may prevent a user from accessing a system even with the correct login credentials. 3. Social engineering attacks: Hackers may use social engineering tactics such as phishing to trick users into revealing their login credentials, leading to unauthorized access to systems. 4. Weak authentication methods: If a system uses weak authentication methods, such as easily guessable passwords, it can be easily compromised. Identification and authentication failures can have serious consequences, such as unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. It is important to implement strong authentication methods and educate users on best practices for keeping their login credentials secure.

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