COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

SECURITY MEASURES AND TECHNIQUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Recognised methods of user authentication
A
User login procedures
B
Biometric authentication
C
Two-step verification
D
Social engineering
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Two-factor authentication methods rely on a user providing a password as the first factor and a second, different factor–usually either a security token or a biometric factor, such as a fingerprint or facial scan.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are various ways to protect accounts via two-factor authentication: biometrics, one-time passwords, verification codes, QR codes, hardware tokens, and other methods all add another layer of security.

Detailed explanation-3: -Authentication factors can be classified into three groups: something you know: a password or personal identification number (PIN); something you have: a token, such as bank card; something you are: biometrics, such as fingerprints and voice recognition.

Detailed explanation-4: -Let’s explore the most popular forms of 2FA that you can use to secure your accounts today: SMS, OTP, and FIDO U2F.

Detailed explanation-5: -2FA is an extra layer of security used to make sure that people trying to gain access to an online account are who they say they are. First, a user will enter their username and a password. Then, instead of immediately gaining access, they will be required to provide another piece of information.

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