Certificate-Based Authentication Flashcards
1
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Smart Card
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(Credit Card) Certificate is located on the chip itself and does not leave any trace (footprint) on the computer or laptop being used.
2
Q
Common Access Card (CAC)
A
CACs are used by government and military personnel as they provide both authentication and identification as it has a picture of the user on it.
3
Q
Personal Identity Verification (PIV)
A
This is very similar to the CAC, but is used by federal agencies rather than the military.
4
Q
Port Based Authentication
A
IEEE 802.1x is a port-based authentication protocol that is used when a device is connected to a switch or when a user authenticates to a wireless access point (WAP). Authentication is normally done by certificate.
