What are the first two components of logical access control?

The correct answer is B. Authentication and identification. Authentication and identification are the first two components of logical access control, which is the process of granting or denying access to resources based on the identity and credentials of a user or a device. Identification is the process of verifying the identity of a user

Submitted by skyler.x· Mar 5, 2026Identity and Access Management

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AConfidentiality and authentication
BAuthentication and identification
CIdentification and confidentiality
DAuthentication and availability

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Authentication and identification are the first two components of logical access control, which is the process of granting or denying access to resources based on the identity and credentials of a user or a device. Identification is the process of verifying the identity of a user or a device, such as by using a username, an email address, or a certificate. Authentication is the process of verifying the validity of the credentials of a user or a device, such as by using a password, a token, or a biometric factor. Confidentiality and availability are not components of logical access control, but rather properties or objectives of information security. Confidentiality is the property of preventing unauthorized disclosure of information, while availability is the property of ensuring timely and reliable access to information.

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