CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #733
What does the term "identification" refer to in the context of access control?
The correct answer is C. Verifying the identity of users. In access control, identification is the process by which a user presents and establishes who they claim to be - for example, by entering a username. In this exam's context, identification is treated as the mechanism used to recognize and verify a user's identity before…
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What does the term "identification" refer to in the context of access control?
Options
- APreventing unauthorized access
- BMonitoring user activities
- CVerifying the identity of users
- DDetermining user access rights
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(35 responses)- B3% (1)
- C94% (33)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
In access control, identification is the process by which a user presents and establishes who they claim to be - for example, by entering a username. In this exam's context, identification is treated as the mechanism used to recognize and verify a user's identity before granting access. It is the first step in the AAA model (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting), and it is distinct from authorization (determining what a verified user is allowed to do).
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