Identity

Similar to a passport in digital form, a digital identity (ID) contains information about an individual and provides access to secured resources. For example, you may have one digital ID to access resources for your work and another to access banking, or other services. In general, a secure digital ID relies on a digital certificate issued when a trusted third-party like DigiCert​​®​​verifies your identity. See create a digital ID.

The process of checking the identity of a natural person or organization using documentation, face-to-face meetings, technology, web services, business registry, or other methods. In general, identity verification processes required to obtain higher-quality digital certificates are more rigorous. See verify your identity.

The process of confirming that you’re who you say you are via something you own (a mobile phone), something you know (PIN), and something you are (biometric information). See set up an authenticator.