ISC Identity And Access Management Architecture Practice Question
You are designing an IAM architecture for a global enterprise. You must ensure that PII is not transmitted in cleartext within identity tokens. What is the standard security requirement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Implement JSON Web Encryption (JWE).
PII should be encrypted within tokens (e.g., using JWE - JSON Web Encryption) or minimized in the token payload to meet privacy regulations.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Implement JSON Web Encryption (JWE).
Why this is correct
JWE is the standard for encrypting JWTs to protect sensitive claims.
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Use JWT exclusively.
Why it's wrong here
JWT is a format, but it can be used with or without encryption.
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Use symmetric keys for all token signing.
Why it's wrong here
Signing is for integrity, not for the confidentiality of the payload.
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Disable all claims in the token.
Why it's wrong here
Claims are necessary for authorization; they just need to be protected.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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