Partner authentication
Authentication
How an integrator authenticates to the credential provider's API. Both major vendors use OAuth 2.0 client_credentials at the foundation; HID adds a PKI certificate option for higher-assurance partners.
What other systems call it
Per-vendor / per-standard terminology for this same concept.
| System | Term / Notes |
|---|---|
 Wavelynx | ECC P-256 signature → bearer JWT |
| HVHID v3.x | OAuth 2.0 client_credentials + PKI cert option |