SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
Which term describes the process of verifying the identity of a user, system, or entity?
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Authentication
Authentication is the process of verifying that a claimed identity is valid, typically using factors like passwords, biometrics, or tokens.
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Authorization
Why it's wrong here
Authorization determines what an authenticated entity is allowed to do.
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Authentication
Why this is correct
Authentication verifies the identity claim.
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Identification
Why it's wrong here
Identification is the claiming of an identity, not verification.
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Accountability
Why it's wrong here
Accountability tracks actions to identities.
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