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Which of the following allows users to access connected system features through account federation?
The correct answer is C. SSO. Single Sign-On (SSO) leverages account federation to enable users to access multiple independent systems or applications with a single set of login credentials, streamlining authentication.
Question
Which of the following allows users to access connected system features through account federation?
Options
- AMFA
- BNAC
- CSSO
- DUAC
How the community answered
(60 responses)- A2% (1)
- B3% (2)
- C93% (56)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
Single Sign-On (SSO) leverages account federation to enable users to access multiple independent systems or applications with a single set of login credentials, streamlining authentication.
MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) requires more than one method of verification to grant access but does not inherently enable access to multiple systems with a single login via federation.
NAC (Network Access Control) restricts network access for endpoint devices based on security posture but does not facilitate federated access to system features.
Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication scheme that allows a user to log in with a single ID and password to gain access to multiple related yet independent software systems. Account federation, a key component of SSO, involves establishing trust between identity providers and service providers, allowing the user's identity to be authenticated once by an identity provider and then used across various connected services without re-entering credentials.
UAC (User Account Control) is a security feature in Windows that helps prevent unauthorized changes to the operating system by prompting for administrative approval, and it is unrelated to account federation or accessing multiple systems.
Concept tested: Identity management and authentication - Single Sign-On
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/what-is-fed
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