Discuss ISC2 ISSAP Exam Topic 6 Question 33

Which of the following is the most secure method of authentication?

ASmart card

BAnonymous

CUsername and password

DBiometrics

Suggested Answer: D

biophysical qualities to identify a user. Nowadays, the usage of biometric devices such as hand scanners and retinal scanners is becoming

more common in the business environment. It is the most secure method of authentication.

Answer option C is incorrect. Username and password is the least secure method of authentication in comparison of smart card and biometrics

authentication. Username and password can be intercepted.

Answer option A is incorrect. Smart card authentication is not as reliable as biometrics authentication.

Answer option B is incorrect. Anonymous authentication does not provide security as a user can log on to the system anonymously and he is

not prompted for credentials.

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12 comments · newest first

Cristina 11 months ago

Anonymous authentication has its uses, but not for security.

Milly 12 months ago

Really? Biometrics? I have my doubts about that.

Ardella 12 months ago

Username and password? That's so outdated!

Lavera 12 months ago

I think smart cards are pretty reliable too.

Lacey 1 year ago

Biometrics are definitely the most secure!

Evangelina 1 year ago

I’m torn between smart cards and biometrics; I just hope I remember the details when it counts!

Johnna 1 year ago

I feel like smart cards are pretty secure too, but I’m not entirely sure how they compare to biometrics.

Ludivina 1 year ago

I think biometrics might be the most secure, but I remember some discussions about how they can be spoofed.

Gaynell 1 year ago

I practiced a question like this, and I think username and password are definitely the least secure option.

Matthew 1 year ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully examine the network diagram and IP addressing to determine the correct next-hop for the static route.

Elroy 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The PROC MEANS syntax can get tricky, and I want to make sure I understand the differences between the options before selecting an answer.

Galen 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem similar, and I want to make sure I understand the purpose of the Item Master Flexfield before answering. I'll need to review my notes to refresh my memory on this.

ISC2 ISSAP Exam - Topic 6 Question 33 Discussion