20+ practice questions focused on Identity and Access Management — one of the most tested topics on the Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Identity and Access Management PracticeWhich authentication factor type is a smart card?
Explanation: A smart card is a Type 2 authentication factor because it falls under the 'something you have' category. The card itself is a physical device that stores a digital certificate or cryptographic key, which the user must possess to authenticate. Unlike knowledge-based or biometric factors, possession of the smart card is the core authentication mechanism, often combined with a PIN (Type 1) for two-factor authentication.
An organization requires users to authenticate with a password and a one-time code sent to their mobile phone. This is an example of which authentication method?
Explanation: Using two different types of factors (password - Type 1, OTP - Type 2) constitutes multi-factor authentication.
In Kerberos authentication, which component issues a Ticket Granting Ticket (TGT) after verifying the user's credentials?
Explanation: The Authentication Server (AS) verifies the user's credentials and issues a TGT, which the user can then use to request service tickets from the TGS.
An attacker who has compromised the Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) could forge a Ticket Granting Ticket (TGT) to impersonate any user. This type of attack is known as:
Explanation: A golden ticket attack involves forging a TGT using the KRBTGT account hash, granting access to any resource in the domain.
Which statement about SAML 2.0 is correct?
Explanation: SAML uses XML-based assertions and can be initiated by the Identity Provider (IdP-initiated) or Service Provider (SP-initiated).
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