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712-50 · Question #86

Creating a secondary authentication process for network access would be an example of?

The correct answer is B. Defense in depth cost enumerated costs. Creating a secondary authentication process is a classic example of implementing defense in depth-a security strategy that uses multiple layers of defense to protect assets. Each additional layer, like requiring a second authentication factor, adds cost and complexity, which…

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Question

Creating a secondary authentication process for network access would be an example of?

Options

  • ANonlinearities in physical security performance metrics
  • BDefense in depth cost enumerated costs
  • CSystem hardening and patching requirements
  • DAnti-virus for mobile devices

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    15% (7)
  • B
    73% (35)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    8% (4)

Explanation

Creating a secondary authentication process is a classic example of implementing defense in depth-a security strategy that uses multiple layers of defense to protect assets. Each additional layer, like requiring a second authentication factor, adds cost and complexity, which falls under the concept of enumerated costs in a defense-in-depth approach.

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#multi-factor authentication#network access control#defense in depth#secondary authentication

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