Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 307

Which process serves to prove the identity and credentials of a user requesting access to an application or data?

Answer options

• A. Repudiation
• B. Authentication
• C. Identification
• D. Authorization

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Authentication, which specifically refers to the process of confirming a user's identity and their credentials before granting access. A, Repudiation, refers to denying responsibility for an action; C, Identification, is merely the act of presenting an identity; and D, Authorization, involves granting permission based on verified identity, but does not confirm identity itself.