IAM Basics

Question 1

What are the types of authentication factors?

Answer 1

Something you know, have, are, do, or somewhere you are

Question 2

What does AAA stand for in cybersecurity?

Answer 2

Authentication, Authorization, Accounting

Question 3

What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

Answer 3

Using two or more different factor types for login

Question 4

A user logs in with a password and then confirms a push notification on their phone. What is this called?

Answer 4

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Question 5

You’re tasked with verifying users only access files necessary for their job. What concept are you applying?

Answer 5

Least Privilege

Question 6

What is the main purpose of implementing an identity provider (IdP)?

Answer 6

To centralize authentication

Question 7

A company uses biometric scanners and a keycard. Which authentication factors are being used?

Answer 7

Something you are and something you have