Authentication

Authentication will make sure that communication is valid by checking that the sender and recipient are valid.

• Messages are sent to a known recipient.

• Messages are received from a known sender.

Authentication can be applied to the connection or to each individual message.

Authentication can be through :

• Windows Login Accounts

  • Can be used when communications are within the same domain/organizations. If communication is between different domains/organizations then use Certification.

• Certification

  • Use a certificate at both ends of communication to check authenticity.

  • The user must purchase a valid certificate from a provider; refer to Certificate Based Authentication for further information.