Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 210

A web-based payment service is adding a requirement for biometric authentication. Which risk factor is BEST mitigated by this practice?

Answer options

• A. User validation failures when reconnecting after lost sessions
• B. Zero-day attacks and exploits
• C. Identity spoofing by unauthorized users
• D. Legal liability from the misuse of accounts

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Implementing biometric authentication primarily helps to prevent identity spoofing by ensuring that only authorized users can access their accounts. While user validation failures, zero-day attacks, and legal liabilities are important concerns, they are not directly addressed by the introduction of biometric measures.