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220-1101 · Question #909

A new directive mandates the use of a security component to securely allow users to authenticate to systems, access sensitive data, and enter the office. The component must provide an additional facto

The correct answer is B. Smart card. A smart card provides an additional factor of authentication by storing secure credentials, such as certificates, that cannot be guessed or replicated. It complements user accounts and is "something you have".

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Question

A new directive mandates the use of a security component to securely allow users to authenticate to systems, access sensitive data, and enter the office. The component must provide an additional factor of authentication alongside user accounts and cannot be something the user o Which of the Mowing components best meets these requirements?

Options

  • AFingerprint reader
  • BSmart card
  • CSecure token
  • DNFC scanner

How the community answered

(19 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    74% (14)
  • C
    16% (3)
  • D
    5% (1)

Explanation

A smart card provides an additional factor of authentication by storing secure credentials, such as certificates, that cannot be guessed or replicated. It complements user accounts and is "something you have".

Topics

#Multifactor authentication (MFA)#Smart card#Authentication hardware#Physical access control

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