Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 126

Which of the following statements best defines the "authentication" component of identity, entitlement, and access management (IdEA).

Answer options

• A. A guarantee that data in a repository is 100% unregulated
• B. Updating security protocols to the latest version
• C. Establishing/asserting the identity to the application
• D. The process of specifying and maintaining access policies
• E. None of the above

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as authentication specifically involves verifying and confirming a user's identity to the system. Options A and B do not relate to identity verification, while D pertains to access management rather than the authentication process.