Module-1 Information Security Devices (IdAM)

What does an ID card or passport contain to quickly match a person's identity?

Which authentication factor involves a physical property of one's body?

Which term is used to describe the characteristics a computer system assesses to verify a user's identity?

What is an example of 'Something the user has' authentication factor?

What is not a common method used by high-security organizations for identity verification?

What is the main purpose of Identity and Access Management (IdAM)?

In the context of computing, what does 'identity' refer to?

What are some key tasks associated with Identify and Access Management (IdAM)?

Which analogy is used in the text to explain Identity and Access Management (IdAM)?

How is 'identity' different when considered in a computing context?

Identity Verification and Authentication

An ID card or passport contains personal identifiable information (PII) such as name, date of birth, and biometric data like fingerprints or facial recognition data to quickly match a person's identity.

Biometric Authentication

Biometric authentication involves a physical property of one's body, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or retinal scans, to verify a user's identity.

Authentication Factors

Identity characteristics assessed by a computer system to verify a user's identity are referred to as authentication factors.
'Something the user has' is an authentication factor, such as a smart card or token, which provides identity verification.

High-Security Identity Verification

High-security organizations do not commonly use username and password combinations for identity verification, due to security risks.

Identity and Access Management (IdAM)

The main purpose of IdAM is to manage and control user identities and access to computer resources and systems.
IdAM involves tasks such as user authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA).
The analogy of a "keys and locks" system is used to explain IdAM, where users have unique "keys" (identities) that grant access to specific "locks" (resources).

Computing Context

In a computing context, 'identity' refers to a digital representation of a user, including their unique characteristics and attributes.
In this context, 'identity' is different from the general understanding of the term, as it involves digital representation and verification of a user's identity.

This quiz covers topics on Information Security Devices, focusing on Identity and Access Management (IdAM). It includes Wired and Wireless Networks, Endpoints, Storage Devices, Infrastructure Devices like Routers and Firewalls, Computer Assets, Servers, Storage Networks, Content management, IDS/IPS, and more.