Authentication mechanisms

Authentication mechanisms are methods used to verify your identity when accessing a system or service. Common approaches include passwords, PINs, or pattern locks, which require you to prove you are authorized. More advanced methods use biometric data like fingerprints or facial recognition, ensuring only you can gain access. Multi-factor authentication combines two or more methods for added security, such as a password and a fingerprint. These mechanisms help protect information from unauthorized access by confirming that you are who you claim to be.