Chapter 13 - Authentication and Access Control

Question 1

is the process of verifying the identity of a user or
device before allowing access to the network.

Answer 1

Authentication and Access Control

Question 2

This process is twofold and includes ensuring that only authorized computers get to enter your network and making sure data you’re sending back and forth between networks is secured

Answer 2

Security Filtering

Question 3

(ACLs) are used to enforce security policies by defining which users or devices can access specific network resources.

Answer 3

Access Control Lists

Question 4

creates secure communication channels over untrusted networks by encapsulating data within another protocol.

Answer 4

Tunneling

Question 5

protects data by converting it into an unreadable format ensuring that only authorized users with the correct decryption key can access the original information.

Answer 5

Encryption

Question 6

enables users to connect to a
network or system from a remote location.

Answer 6

Remote Access

Question 7

(MFA)

Answer 7

multi-factor authentication

Question 8

(2FA) adds an extra layer of security by combining something the user knows (password) with something they have (e.g., a mobile device for a verification code).

Answer 8

Two-Factor
Authentication