ISC Identity And Access Management Architecture Practice Question
Which TWO security properties are provided by modern 'Passwordless' architectures?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Elimination of shared secrets.
FIDO2/WebAuthn eliminates shared secrets (passwords) and provides phishing resistance via origin binding.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Automatic network-level encryption.
Why it's wrong here
This is provided by TLS, not passwordless authentication.
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Guaranteed anonymity for users.
Why it's wrong here
Identity is confirmed; anonymity is not the goal.
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Universal support for all legacy applications.
Why it's wrong here
Legacy apps often do not support passwordless methods.
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Elimination of shared secrets.
Why this is correct
The private key never leaves the device, eliminating password storage risks.
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Phishing resistance via origin binding.
Why this is correct
The protocol binds the key to the specific URL/origin.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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