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Definition of Login Credentials

Login Credentials is one of three types of Identity Data. Login Credentials to a Managed System usually consist of a User ID and password. Identification may also use a PKI certificate, and Authentication may use Tokens or biometrics or a set of personal questions that the user must answer.
The other two types of Identity Data are Personal Information and Legal Information.