CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401), 2nd Edition

10 Authentication

CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES

10.01  Identifying Authentication Models

10.02  Authentication Protocols

10.03  Implementing Authentication

     Two-Minute Drill

Q&A  Self Test

An important consideration for all security programs is how employees identify themselves to different systems and how that information is used to verify that the individual is who they say they are. The process of verifying the identity of the individual is known as authentication. Before employees can gain access to secure areas of the building, or access ...