What does remote access use to verify identity?

The correct answer is A. MFA. MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) is the mechanism remote access systems use to verify identity because it requires users to prove who they are through two or more independent factors (something you know, have, or are), making unauthorized access significantly harder even if…

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AMFA
BRemote Access VPN
CAgents
DAMP for Endpoints

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(37 responses)

A
95% (35)
C
3% (1)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) is the mechanism remote access systems use to verify identity because it requires users to prove who they are through two or more independent factors (something you know, have, or are), making unauthorized access significantly harder even if credentials are stolen.

B (Remote Access VPN) is wrong because VPN is the tunnel that secures the connection, not the identity verification mechanism itself - it's what you connect through, not how you prove who you are.
C (Agents) are software components installed on endpoints for monitoring or security purposes; they don't verify user identity.
D (AMP for Endpoints) is Cisco's Advanced Malware Protection product - it detects and responds to threats on devices, but has nothing to do with authenticating users.

Memory tip: Think of MFA as the bouncer at the door - Remote Access VPN is the secure hallway you walk through, but MFA is what checks your ID before you're let in.

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#MFA#Remote Access#Identity Verification#Access Control

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