HexCom, a leading IT Company in the USA, realized that their employees were having trouble accessing multiple servers with different passwords. Due to this, the centralized server was also being
overburdened by avoidable network traffic. To overcome the issue, what type of authentication can be given to the employees?
Suggested Answer: B
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33 comments · newest first
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Tish
11 months ago
Wait, are people still using passwords? That’s wild!
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Sheridan
11 months ago
Two-factor is good, but SSO is way more convenient.
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Allene
12 months ago
Smart cards? Seems a bit outdated, don’t you think?
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Annett
12 months ago
I think biometric authentication is the future.
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Kathryn
1 year ago
SSO would definitely simplify things!
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Tori
1 year ago
Smart Card Authentication could work, but I recall SSO being specifically designed to reduce the burden of multiple logins, which seems more relevant.
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Mozell
1 year ago
Biometric Authentication sounds secure, but I feel like it might not address the issue of managing multiple passwords effectively.
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Kristin
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think Two-Factor Authentication might add extra steps instead of simplifying things.
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Fallon
1 year ago
I remember studying about Single Sign-on (SSO) and how it simplifies access by allowing users to log in once for multiple services. That seems like a good fit here.
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Edna
1 year ago
Alright, I've got a strategy here. I'll start by checking the permissions on the WebDAV folder to make sure the developer's account has the necessary access. If that's not the issue, I'll look into the logging configuration and see if I need to adjust any settings.
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Donte
1 year ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at now. Hosting your own agents on your own infrastructure is probably the way to go here. I'll rule out the other options and select A.
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Ronny
1 year ago
Alright, I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The question states that the laptop users should be able to use smart cards for authentication, and the steps taken include configuring PEAP-MS-CHAP v2, which supports smart card authentication. So I'm going with option B.
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Whitney
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. Giving an employee the opportunity to present in front of leadership is a great way to recognize their contributions, so I'll go with B.
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Frederica
1 year ago
Device fingerprinting and access control seem like obvious choices here. But I'm not as confident about the other options. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Marlon
1 year ago
SSO? More like 'So Easy!' This is a no-brainer. Now, if only my passwords were as easy to remember as my favorite pizza toppings.
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Rikki
1 year ago
Two-factor authentication is great for security, but it might be a bit complex for this use case. I think SSO is the way to go - simple and effective.
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Marleen
1 year ago
I'm torn between SSO and smart card authentication. Both seem like viable options, but I'm leaning towards SSO since it's more user-friendly.
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Talia
1 year ago
Two-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of security for accessing servers.
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Rebbecca
1 year ago
Smart Card Authentication could also be a secure choice for accessing multiple servers.
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Valentine
1 year ago
I think Single Sign-on (SSO) would be the best option for user-friendly access.
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Veronika
1 year ago
Biometric authentication could be interesting, but it might be a bit overkill for this scenario. I'd go with the more practical option of SSO.
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Marcelle
1 year ago
Smart Card Authentication might be too cumbersome for daily use.
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Elinore
1 year ago
Two-Factor Authentication could also add an extra layer of security.
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Sue
1 year ago
I agree, SSO would definitely simplify the process for employees.
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Vilma
1 year ago
Single Sign-on (SSO) sounds like the perfect solution to manage multiple passwords and reduce network traffic. It's a no-brainer!
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Naomi
1 year ago
Single Sign-on (SSO) sounds like the perfect solution to manage multiple passwords and reduce network traffic. It's a no-brainer!
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Amber
1 year ago
D) Smart Card Authentication
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Carlene
1 year ago
C) Single Sign-on (SSO)
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Dominga
1 year ago
B) Biometric Authentication
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Mozell
1 year ago
A) Two-Factor Authentication
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Jonell
2 years ago
I personally prefer Single Sign-on (SSO) as it would make it easier for employees to access multiple servers with just one login.
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Donte
2 years ago
I agree with Celeste, Two-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of security.
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Celeste
2 years ago
I think Two-Factor Authentication would be the best option.