4. Authentication & Access Control

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is authentication?

   Hint

   Think about what happens when you log into your email.

2. 2.

   Name one common authentication method.

   Hint

   This is what many people use every day.

3. 3.

   What does authorization determine?

   • How a user identifies themselves
   • What a user is allowed to do
   • What systems a user can access

   Hint

   Think of access rights after logging in.

4. 4.

   True or False: A password by itself is sufficient for strong security.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Security often requires more than just knowing something.

5. 5.

   Discuss the potential risks associated with weak password policies in an organization and provide a strategy to mitigate those risks.

   Hint

   Think about the balance between user convenience and security.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the significance of IAM in a cloud-based environment and how it can enhance security.

   Hint

   Consider how cloud resources differ from traditional on-premises systems.