The process of an operating system authenticating a user

Akronim: Operating System Authentication

Operating System Authentication
1. The process of an operating system authenticating a user prior to logon or prior to
connection. See also User Authentication.
2. The process of an application (such as a database) requesting confirmation from the
operating system to confirm that a user has been authenticated. This may also include the
retrieval of additional user information from the operating system (such as access
rights).

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