Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 258

In Federated Identity Management (FIM), which of the following represents the concept of federation?

Answer options

• A. Collection, maintenance, and deactivation of user objects and attributes in one or more systems, directories or applications
• B. Collection of information logically grouped into a single entity
• C. Collection of information for common identities in a system
• D. Collection of domains that have established trust among themselves

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because federation involves multiple domains that establish a trust relationship to share identity information. Options A, B, and C describe different aspects of identity management but do not capture the essence of the trust and connection between domains that is central to federation.