Identity and Access Management Terms and Concepts Flashcards
Explain the use of LDAP in identity management.
"A digital certificate is an electronic document used to prove the ownership of a public key, typically issued by a certificate authority (CA)."
What is the principle of least privilege?
"A directory service is a software system that stores, organizes, and provides access to information in a directory."
Define single-factor authentication (SFA).
What is a directory service?
"LDAP, or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, is an open, vendor-neutral, industry standard for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an IP network."
"Biometrics refers to the use of physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans, to verify identity."
What is a digital certificate?
The principle of least privilege states that users should be granted the minimum levels of access – or permissions – needed to perform their job functions.
"SFA is a security process that requires only one method of authentication, such as a password, to verify the identity of the user."
Define biometrics in the context of authentication.
Learn key Identity and Access Management concepts like MFA, SSO, RBAC, and LDAP with this flashcard deck. Understand terms like biometrics, identity federation, privileged access management, and digital certificates. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their security knowledge or prepare for certifications in cybersecurity and access control systems.