Autentimisteavet

Autentimisteavet is a term used in cybersecurity and information technology to denote the data and information associated with authentication processes. It encompasses materials used to prove a user's identity and to verify access rights, including credentials, authentication tokens, and records of verification events.

Etymology and usage: The word combines Estonian roots autentimine and teave, roughly translating to information about authentication. In Estonian technical writing, autentimisteavet may be used to refer to authentication-related data, although the term is not standardized in international literature.

Contents: Authentimisteavet may include credential data (such as hashed passwords or identifiers), authentication tokens, multi-factor configuration, identity provider data, policy rules governing access, session state, and audit logs of authentication events.

Applications: It is used in documentation of authentication architectures, security assessments, incident investigations, and compliance reporting, helping teams understand how identities are verified and how access is granted or denied.

Security and privacy: Because autentimisteavet can be sensitive, access should be restricted and data protected through encryption, strict access controls, and secure logging. Data minimization, retention policies, and compliance with privacy regulations should guide handling and disclosure of such information.

Related terms include authentication, identity and access management, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication.