Section 2.10 Authentication

Question 1

Authentication

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Answer 1

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

Question 2

5 methods

Commonly used authentication methods

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Answer 2

1. Knowledge factor: relies on knoweldge a user can recall
2. Possesion factor: relies on a user presenting a physical item to authenticate themselves
3. Inherence factor: relies on the user providing a unique physical or behavioural characteristic to validate they are who they say they are
4. Action Factor: relies on a user to provide a uniqe action to prove who they are e.g handwriting samples
5. Location factor: relies on the user being in a certain location before access is granted

Question 3

Multi factor authentication system (MFA)

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Answer 3

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

Question 4

3 main reasons

Why is Authentication critical?

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Answer 4

1. Prevent unauthorsied access
2. Protect user data and privacy
3. Ensure resouces are accessed by valid users only