Unlike authorization, authentication is:
A) foolproof and immune to data thefts.
B) only allowed to be done by the top-level management in an organization.
C) granting users approved access to data, software, and systems.
D) making sure potential users are who they claim to be.

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Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or device, to ensure that they are who they claim to be. It is not foolproof and can be vulnerable to data thefts, and it is not limited to top-level management. Authentication allows approved access to data, software, and systems by verifying the user's identity.

Unlike Authorization, Authentication Is