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Computers are important tools for accessing and sharing information.
However, access to networked information often needs to be controlled in a secure manner. Generally you only have access to your own information. Most of us have quite a few different usernames and passwords that we must remember. As we now have access to an ever-increasing amount of information online, the amount of usernames and passwords we are required to remember is also increasing. Authentication is the process of proving your identity.