Module-1 Information Security Devices (IdAM)

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.

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Questions and Answers

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

Some personal characteristics

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

Something the user is

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

Authentication factors

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

User's fingerprint Signup and view all the answers

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

Voice recognition Signup and view all the answers

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

To manage digital identities and associated privileges Signup and view all the answers

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

A collection of properties that can be digitally measured and recorded Signup and view all the answers

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

Authenticating and authorizing Signup and view all the answers

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

A bouncer at a nightclub Signup and view all the answers

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

It refers to specific digitally measurable properties Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.