CCSK Question #95: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B. SAML. SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is the industry-standard XML-based protocol specifically designed for federated identity and cross-domain authentication interoperability in cloud environments.

Question

Of the choices below which option allows for the most interoperability in security authentication in a cloud environment?

Options

AXHTML
BSAML
CSCORM
DWEP
EWPA or WPA2

Explanation

SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is the industry-standard XML-based protocol specifically designed for federated identity and cross-domain authentication interoperability in cloud environments.

Common mistakes.

A. XHTML is a web markup language used for structuring content and has no role in security authentication.
C. SCORM is an e-learning content standard unrelated to authentication or security protocols.
D. WEP is a deprecated and insecure wireless encryption protocol, not an authentication interoperability standard for cloud environments.
E. WPA and WPA2 are wireless network security protocols for Wi-Fi encryption and do not address cloud authentication interoperability.

Concept tested. Federated identity and SAML in cloud authentication

Reference. https://docs.oasis-open.org/security/saml/Post2.0/sstc-saml-tech-overview-2.0.html

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