
2.3.3 Security Mechanisms
Figure 18. Security Mechanisms
Key Points
Security services are implemented via a selection of available security
mechanisms.
Presentation Script
Security mechanisms are technical tools and techniques used to implement the
security services. Mechanisms may operate individually, or in concert with
others, to provide a particular service.
Entity Authentication:
Entity authentication verifies the identity of the entity by
comparing identification information provided by the entity to the content of a
known and trusted information repository. This information may take the form of
something the user knows, something the user has, or ...