What Is
Authentication
CIA Triad
FAQS
Be More Secure
100
What is a Standard User?

A user with limited permissions to perform job tasks

100

What is the main advantage of using a passphrase over a traditional password?

Easier to remember and more secure

100

What does "Availability" in the CIA Triad ensure?

Information is readily available to authorized users

100

Why are computers considered high-value targets?

They are expensive and store valuable data

100

What should companies do to ensure physical security of servers?

Keep servers in a locked room

200

What is Implicit Denial? 

No one gets access unless specifically allowed

200

What do biometrics use to perform authentication of identity?

Special traits each person has

200

What does "Integrity" in the CIA Triad guarantee?

Information is stored and transferred as intended

200

If you want suggestions about local restaurants, what needs to be enabled in your browser?

Location Tracking

200

What is the purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA)?

To add an extra step to logging in for increased security

300

What is a system that allows a user to authenticate once to access multiple services?

Single Sign-On (SSO)

300

What is a pattern lock?

A predefined design on a touchscreen

300

What does the "C" in the CIA Triad stand for?

Confidentiality

300

What does "Non-repudiation" mean?

A person cannot deny their actions

300

What is authorization?

The process of determining what rights and privileges a particular entity has

400

What is Execute permission? 

 Allows a user to run a program or script from a file.

400

Which of the following is an example of "Something You Have"?

Hardware token

Username

Security question

Password

Hardware token

400

What is the most basic part of cybersecurity?

Controlling physical access to computers and network devices

400

What is Authentication?

The process of ensuring that each account is only operated by its proper user

400

Which rule states that a user should only get the access they need to do their job and nothing more?

Least Privilege


500

What is Write permission? 

Allows a user to modify or edit a file

500

Which type of user account can do anything they want on the entire computer system?

Administrator

500

What is the main purpose of setting permissions on files and folders?

To control who can access and modify them

500

What is accounting in the context of computer systems?

The process of documenting user actions on the computer system.

500

What is the purpose of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

To develop security policies and capabilities

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