3.8 - Authentication and Authorization Services Flashcards
1
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What is a password key?
A
A physical key that can be used to gain entrance to an account in conjunction with a password.
2
Q
What is a password vault?
A
A password manager that contains a database of credentials.
3
Q
What is a trusted platform module (TPM)?
A
A cryptographic processor. It comes with unique keys burned in during production.
4
Q
What is a hardware security module (HSM)?
A
High-end cryptographic hardware that stores keys and backs them up. It can offload the CPU overhead from other devices.
5
Q
What is knowledge-based authentication (KBA)?
A
Something you know.
Static KBA: Security Question
Dynamic KBA: Questions are based on an identity verification service.
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