What is logon?

A logon is the process of gaining access to a computer system, network, or application by providing valid credentials such as a username and password. The logon process usually involves verification of the user's identity through a series of authentication checks to ensure that the user is authorized to access the system or application. Most computer systems require a logon to access local resources or networked resources. Once the user has successfully logged on, they can access the system and its resources until they log off or their session times out. Logon security is an important aspect of information security, as it helps protect against unauthorized access to sensitive data and resources.