What is called the verification that the user's claimed identity is valid and is usually implemented through a user password at log-on time?

A. Authentication

B. Identification

C. Integrity

D. Confidentiality








 

Suggested Answer: A

Community Answer: A

Authentication is verification that the user's claimed identity is valid and is usually implemented through a user password at log-on time.
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 36.

This question is in SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Exam
For getting Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certificate






Disclaimers:
The website is not related to, affiliated with, endorsed or authorized by ISC. 
Trademarks, certification & product names are used for reference only and belong to ISC.
The website does not contain actual questions and answers from ISC's Certification Exams.