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ISC2 SSCP Exam - Topic 6 Question 100 Discussion

Posted by Yong on Mar 18, 2025 at 07:01 AM

What is the most critical characteristic of a biometric identifying system?

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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39 comments · newest first
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Allene 10 months ago
Totally agree with you, Cyndy! Accuracy is key!
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Gaston 10 months ago
Really? I’m surprised accuracy isn’t the top choice!
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Jani 10 months ago
I think scalability is super important too.
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Annelle 10 months ago
Storage requirements matter, but not as much as accuracy.
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Cyndy 10 months ago
Accuracy is definitely the most critical factor!
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Ranee 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
↳ replying to Beula
C) Accuracy
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Barrett 1 year ago
↳ replying to Beula
B) Storage requirements
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Beula 1 year ago
↳ replying to Beula
D: Scalability is key too, we need the system to be able to handle a large number of users.
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Erasmo 1 year ago
↳ replying to Beula
C: Perceived intrusiveness is also important, we want users to feel comfortable using the system.
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Penney 1 year ago
↳ replying to Beula
B: I agree, we can't afford any mistakes when it comes to biometric identification.
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Erick 1 year ago
↳ replying to Beula
A) Perceived intrusiveness
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Elouise 1 year ago
↳ replying to Beula
A: Accuracy is definitely the most critical characteristic. We need it to be as precise as possible.
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Gianna 1 year ago
Storage requirements are the make-or-break factor. Efficient data management is crucial for a robust biometric system.
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Chaya 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
But scalability is also important for future growth and expansion.
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Elizabeth 2 years 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 1 year ago
↳ replying to Elizabeth
D: Scalability is important too, but accuracy is definitely top priority.
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Penney 1 year ago
↳ replying to Elizabeth
C: I agree, it needs to be spot on to ensure security.
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Jettie 1 year ago
↳ replying to Elizabeth
B: Yeah, if it's not accurate, what's the point of using biometrics?
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Malcom 1 year ago
↳ replying to Elizabeth
A: I think accuracy is definitely the most critical characteristic.
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Mozelle 1 year ago
↳ replying to Elizabeth
D: Scalability is important too, but accuracy is definitely top priority.
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Horace 1 year ago
↳ replying to Elizabeth
C: I agree, it needs to be spot on to ensure security.
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Nan 1 year ago
↳ replying to Elizabeth
B: I agree, accuracy is key when it comes to biometric identification systems.
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Regenia 1 year ago
↳ replying to Elizabeth
A: Accuracy is definitely the most important. We can't afford any mistakes.
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Donte 1 year ago
↳ replying to Elizabeth
B: Yeah, if it's not accurate, what's the point of using biometrics?
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Chauncey 1 year ago
↳ replying to Elizabeth
A: I think accuracy is definitely the most critical characteristic.
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Salena 2 years ago
I agree with Claribel, accuracy is key for a biometric identifying system.
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Claribel 2 years ago
I think the most critical characteristic is accuracy.
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