Practice Why Strong Authentication Is Paramount (1.1) - Authentication, Authorization, and Privilege Management
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Why Strong Authentication is Paramount

Practice - Why Strong Authentication is Paramount

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary purpose of authentication?

💡 Hint: Think about why we check IDs.

Question 2 Easy

Name one way strong authentication can prevent cyberattacks.

💡 Hint: Consider how attackers use credentials.

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Question 1

What is the first step in securing a digital system?

Authorization
Authentication
Encryption

💡 Hint: Think about what you do before allowing entry.

Question 2

True or False: Strong authentication helps achieve non-repudiation?

True
False

💡 Hint: What happens when you can’t deny an action?

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are in charge of enhancing security for an e-commerce site that faces frequent hacking attempts. Propose a multi-factor authentication strategy and justify your selected factors.

💡 Hint: Think of the factors used commonly in banking security.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a scenario where a health care organization failed to enforce strong authentication. Analyze the potential impact on patient confidentiality and the organization’s reputation.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how identity theft can damage public perception.

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