A systems administrator is working to ensure access to corporate laptops is limited to authorized users. The administrator has already implemented a password policy. Which of the following would be th

The correct answer is B. Biometric scanner. A biometric scanner (fingerprint reader or facial recognition) adds a 'something you are' authentication factor on top of the existing 'something you know' password factor, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA is one of the most effective ways to restrict access to

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Question

A systems administrator is working to ensure access to corporate laptops is limited to authorized users. The administrator has already implemented a password policy. Which of the following would be the best option to help the administrator secure the corporate resources?

Options

ATrusted Platform Module
BBiometric scanner
CLaptop lock
DEncryption

How the community answered

(48 responses)

A
10% (5)
B
79% (38)
C
6% (3)
D
4% (2)

Explanation

A biometric scanner (fingerprint reader or facial recognition) adds a 'something you are' authentication factor on top of the existing 'something you know' password factor, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA is one of the most effective ways to restrict access to authorized users since biometric data is unique and cannot be shared or easily stolen like a password. A Trusted Platform Module (A) is used for hardware-based encryption key storage but does not directly authenticate users at login. A laptop lock (C) provides physical security against theft but does not control user access. Encryption (D) protects data if the device is stolen but is a data protection control, not an access authentication control.

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#Access control#Authentication#Biometrics#Laptop security

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