SSCP · Question #629
What level of assurance for a digital certificate verifies a user's name, address, social security number, and other information against a credit bureau database?
The correct answer is B. Level 2/Class 2. Digital certificates are issued at different assurance levels. Level 1/Class 1 only verifies that an email address is valid and unique. Level 2/Class 2 goes further by verifying the individual's identity - including name, address, and Social Security Number - against a…
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- ALevel 1/Class 1
- BLevel 2/Class 2
- CLevel 3/Class 3
- DLevel 4/Class 4
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A8% (2)
- B88% (22)
- C4% (1)
Explanation
Digital certificates are issued at different assurance levels. Level 1/Class 1 only verifies that an email address is valid and unique. Level 2/Class 2 goes further by verifying the individual's identity - including name, address, and Social Security Number - against a third-party database such as a credit bureau. Level 3/Class 3 requires stronger in-person or notarized identity proofing. Level 4/Class 4 provides the highest assurance and is used for high-value transactions. Level 2 strikes a balance between automation and meaningful identity verification.
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