CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) — Question 248

Which of the following will most likely cause severe issues with authentication and logging?

Answer options

• A. Virtualization
• B. Multifactor authentication
• C. Federation
• D. Time synchronization

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Time synchronization is crucial for proper authentication processes and logging accuracy. If time is not synchronized across systems, it can lead to authentication failures and mismatched log entries, making it difficult to track events. The other options, while important, do not have the same direct impact on the integrity of authentication and logging.