General Security Concepts: Examine Authentication Factors

Question 1

What is the authentication factor?

Answer 1

Authentication is the process of validating the identity of a user or system. An authentication factor is a distinct form of evidence or proof of identity. There are a variety of authentication factors.

Question 2

What are the characteristics of Something you know?

Answer 2

Something you know, such as a:

Username or password.

Personal identification number (PIN).

Secrete

Question 3

What are the characteristics of Something you have?

Answer 3

Something you have, such as a:

Smart card.

Key fob.

Authenticator app.

Device that’s registered or compliant. (OTP)

Question 4

What are the characteristics of Something you are?

Answer 4

Somewhere that you are, such as a:

Specific location.

Trusted network.

Question 5

What are the characteristics of Something you do?

Answer 5

Something you do, such as:

Pattern recognition or arrangement.

Question 6

What is MFA?

Answer 6

MFA typically is an electronic method in which a user gains access to an application or website after performing two or more authentication steps, such as entering a username and password and then entering a automatically generated code that you receive via email or text message.