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What is the purpose of entity authentication?

To verify a claimed identity (correct)

To grant access to a system based on user identity

To implement access control decisions

To record user identity in audit logs

What is the first step in the authentication process?

Authentication

Identification (correct)

Authorization

Verification

What is the purpose of user authentication in access control?

To verify a user's identity (correct)

To implement password management

To record user identity in audit logs

To grant access to a system

What is the benefit of using identities in audit logs?

To provide a stronger case for auditing (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is password authentication widely accepted?

Because it is not too difficult to implement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the longitudinal redundancy check (LRC) hash function?

To detect errors in data transmission (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major limitation of password authentication?

It is not effective in protecting sensitive information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge in managing access for diverse user populations in the cloud?

Managing access for diverse user populations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for authentication systems in the cloud?

Balancing authentication strength with user privacy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk of authentication service overload in the cloud?

Authentication service outage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for sensitive data in the cloud?

High security and encryption (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in defining privacy in the context of cloud security?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a single sign-on service?

Increased convenience (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative to password-based authentication?

Something you hold (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do single sign-on solutions raise new security concerns?

Because they store passwords (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of 'something you know' authentication?

Password (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of separating password files?

Improved security (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do system designers need to balance convenience and security?

Because they are interdependent (B) Signup and view all the answers