GSLC · Question #138
Which of the following refers to the process of verifying the identity of a person, network host, or system process?
The correct answer is C. Authentication. Authentication is specifically defined as the process of verifying the claimed identity of an entity - whether a person (via username/password, biometrics, smart card), a network host (via certificates or IP/MAC binding), or a system process (via tokens or credentials)…
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Which of the following refers to the process of verifying the identity of a person, network host, or system process?
Options
- AAuditing
- BPacket filtering
- CAuthentication
- DHacking
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- C94% (30)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
Authentication is specifically defined as the process of verifying the claimed identity of an entity - whether a person (via username/password, biometrics, smart card), a network host (via certificates or IP/MAC binding), or a system process (via tokens or credentials). Auditing (Option A) refers to reviewing and analyzing logs and records after the fact to ensure accountability and detect policy violations - it happens after identity is already established. Packet filtering (Option B) is a firewall technique that controls network traffic based on source/destination IP, port, and protocol rules - it is not an identity process. Hacking (Option D) refers to unauthorized intrusion into systems and is not a security control at all.
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