2 Fundamentals of Security: Authentication

Question 1

a security measure that ensures individuals or entities are who they claim to be during a communication or transaction

Answer 1

authentication

Question 2

5 commonly used authentication methods

Answer 2

Something you know (knowledge factor)
Something you have (possession factor)
something you are (inherence factor)
something you do (perform a unique action)
somewhere you live (location factor)

Question 3

Security process that requires users to provide multiple methods of identification to verify their identity

Answer 3

MFA

Question 4

Why is authentication important?

Answer 4

to prevent unauthorized access
to protect user data and privacy
to ensure that resources are accessed by valid users only