Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) — Question 92

Which of the following statements about the authentication concept of information security management is true?

Answer options

• A. It establishes the users' identity and ensures that the users are who they say they are.
• B. It ensures the reliable and timely access to resources.
• C. It determines the actions and behaviors of a single individual within a system, and identifies that particular individual.
• D. It ensures that modifications are not made to data by unauthorized personnel or processes.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because authentication is primarily about verifying user identities to allow them access to resources. Options A, C, and D focus on different aspects of security management, such as identity verification, individual tracking, and data integrity, which are not the main focus of authentication.