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The process of mutual authentication involves a computer system authenticating a user and authenticating the

The correct answer is B. computer system to the user.. Mutual authentication is the process of verifying the identity of both parties in a communication. The computer system authenticates the user by verifying their credentials, such as username and password, biometrics, or tokens. The user authenticates the computer system by verify

Submitted by zhang_li· Mar 5, 2026Identity and Access Management

Question

The process of mutual authentication involves a computer system authenticating a user and authenticating the

Options

  • Auser to the audit process.
  • Bcomputer system to the user.
  • Cuser's access to all authorized objects.
  • Dcomputer system to the audit process.

How the community answered

(53 responses)
  • A
    6% (3)
  • B
    89% (47)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    4% (2)

Explanation

Mutual authentication is the process of verifying the identity of both parties in a communication. The computer system authenticates the user by verifying their credentials, such as username and password, biometrics, or tokens. The user authenticates the computer system by verifying its identity, such as a digital certificate, a trusted third party, or a challenge-response mechanism.

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#mutual authentication#authentication protocols#trust

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