CWISA-103 · Question #21
What statement best describes the difference between authentication and authorization?
The correct answer is C. Authentication proves identity and authorization determines access to specific resources. Authentication: Verifying "who" the user or device is (e.g., via passwords, certificates). Authorization: Controlling "what" a user or device can do once authenticated (e.g., read-only vs. read/write permissions). Combined for Security: Both are essential. Authentication alone…
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What statement best describes the difference between authentication and authorization?
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- AAuthentication ensures privacy and authorization ensures availability
- BAuthentication is not used in wireless solutions and authorization is used in wireless solutions
- CAuthentication proves identity and authorization determines access to specific resources
- DAuthentication is used in wireless solutions and authorization is not
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A4% (1)
- B8% (2)
- C76% (19)
- D12% (3)
Explanation
Authentication: Verifying "who" the user or device is (e.g., via passwords, certificates). Authorization: Controlling "what" a user or device can do once authenticated (e.g., read-only vs. read/write permissions). Combined for Security: Both are essential. Authentication alone doesn't control access levels, and authorization without verification is meaningless.
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