COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

CRYPTOGRAPHY AND ENCRYPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is the process of giving individuals access to system objects based on their identity.
A
Authentication
B
Authorization
C
either authentication or authorization
D
Neither authentication nor authorization
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Authentication is the process of validating the identity of a registered user or process before enabling access to protected networks and systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Authorization is a process by which a server determines if the client has permission to use a resource or access a file. Authorization is usually coupled with authentication so that the server has some concept of who the client is that is requesting access.

Detailed explanation-3: -Authentication is the process of identifying an individual, usually based on a user name and password.

Detailed explanation-4: -User authentication enables you to verify the identity of any user attempting to access the corporate network or computing resource. Authentication helps organizations ensure that only authorized users access protected resources.

Detailed explanation-5: -Authentication is the security practice of confirming that someone is who they claim to be, while authorization is the process of determining which level of access each user is granted.

There is 1 question to complete.