Authenticators

/ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪtərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'authenticator': multiple devices, systems, or people that verify or prove authenticity or identity.

Etymology

From 'authenticator' + '-s' (plural suffix). The technical term expanded in usage as authentication became computerized and multi-layered.

Kelly Says

Your password manager, your security key, your phone, your biometric data—these plural authenticators work together in what cybersecurity experts call 'defense in depth,' multiplying the barriers thieves must breach.

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