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ISC2 SSCP Exam - Topic 6 Question 100 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's SSCP exam
Question #: 100
Topic #: 6
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What is the most critical characteristic of a biometric identifying system?

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Suggested Answer: D

AH provides integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation. AH does not provide encryption which means that NO confidentiality is in place if only AH is being used. You must make use of the Encasulating Security Payload if you wish to get confidentiality.

IPSec uses two basic security protocols: Authentication Header (AH) and Encapsulation Security Payload.

AH is the authenticating protocol and the ESP is the authenticating and encrypting protocol that uses cryptographic mechanisms to provide source authentication, confidentiality and message integrity.

The modes of IPSEC, the protocols that have to be used are all negotiated using Security Association. Security Associations (SAs) can be combined into bundles to provide authentication, confidentialility and layered communication.

Source:

TIPTON, Harold F. & KRAUSE, MICKI, Information Security Management Handbook, 4th Edition, Volume 2, 2001, CRC Press, NY, page 164.

also see:

Shon Harris, CISSP All In One Exam Guide, 5th Edition, Page 758


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Allene
2 months ago
Totally agree with you, Cyndy! Accuracy is key!
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Gaston
2 months ago
Really? I’m surprised accuracy isn’t the top choice!
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Jani
2 months ago
I think scalability is super important too.
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Annelle
3 months ago
Storage requirements matter, but not as much as accuracy.
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Cyndy
3 months ago
Accuracy is definitely the most critical factor!
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Ranee
3 months ago
Storage requirements seem less critical compared to accuracy, but I guess they could still play a role in the overall effectiveness of the system.
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Chantell
3 months ago
I keep thinking about perceived intrusiveness; it seems like it could affect user acceptance, but I don't know if it's the top priority.
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Lezlie
4 months ago
I remember a practice question that emphasized scalability, but I feel like accuracy might actually be more crucial in real-world applications.
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Tomas
4 months ago
I think accuracy is really important for biometric systems, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the most critical characteristic.
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Reiko
4 months ago
I think the perceived intrusiveness of the system is a really important factor too. If users feel uncomfortable with the biometric technology, that could impact adoption and effectiveness. Hmm, tough choice here.
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Chaya
4 months ago
Scalability could be a key consideration, especially for large-scale deployments. But I'm not 100% sure if that's the "most critical" characteristic. Might need to revisit the course material on this.
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Devora
4 months ago
Accuracy has to be the most important factor, right? A biometric system is useless if it can't reliably identify people. I'll go with that.
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Nu
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Is it asking about the user experience or the technical requirements? I'll have to think through the different options carefully.
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Delisa
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the key characteristics of biometric systems. I'll focus on accuracy, as that seems like the most critical factor for a reliable identification system.
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Beula
10 months ago
Accuracy? More like 'Broom-acy'! I want my biometric system to be as precise as a professional sweeper. Anything less is just sweeping the problem under the rug.
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Gerry
9 months ago
C) Accuracy
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Barrett
9 months ago
B) Storage requirements
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Beula
9 months ago
D: Scalability is key too, we need the system to be able to handle a large number of users.
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Erasmo
9 months ago
C: Perceived intrusiveness is also important, we want users to feel comfortable using the system.
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Penney
9 months ago
B: I agree, we can't afford any mistakes when it comes to biometric identification.
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Erick
10 months ago
A) Perceived intrusiveness
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Elouise
10 months ago
A: Accuracy is definitely the most critical characteristic. We need it to be as precise as possible.
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Gianna
10 months ago
Storage requirements are the make-or-break factor. Efficient data management is crucial for a robust biometric system.
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Chaya
10 months ago
Perceived intrusiveness is the real deal-breaker. If users feel uncomfortable with the biometric process, the whole system is doomed to fail.
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Sarina
10 months ago
I'd say scalability is the key factor. A biometric system needs to handle a large number of users without compromising performance.
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Olga
10 months ago
But scalability is also important for future growth and expansion.
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Elizabeth
11 months ago
Accuracy is the most critical characteristic of a biometric system. Anything less than perfect accuracy could lead to serious security breaches.
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Josphine
9 months ago
D: Scalability is important too, but accuracy is definitely top priority.
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Penney
9 months ago
C: I agree, it needs to be spot on to ensure security.
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Jettie
9 months ago
B: Yeah, if it's not accurate, what's the point of using biometrics?
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Malcom
9 months ago
A: I think accuracy is definitely the most critical characteristic.
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Mozelle
9 months ago
D: Scalability is important too, but accuracy is definitely top priority.
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Horace
10 months ago
C: I agree, it needs to be spot on to ensure security.
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Nan
10 months ago
B: I agree, accuracy is key when it comes to biometric identification systems.
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Regenia
10 months ago
A: Accuracy is definitely the most important. We can't afford any mistakes.
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Donte
10 months ago
B: Yeah, if it's not accurate, what's the point of using biometrics?
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Chauncey
10 months ago
A: I think accuracy is definitely the most critical characteristic.
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Salena
11 months ago
I agree with Claribel, accuracy is key for a biometric identifying system.
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Claribel
11 months ago
I think the most critical characteristic is accuracy.
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