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SkillSoft Explore Course

IT Professional Certifications     CompTIA     CompTIA Security+     SY0-601 CompTIA Security+

Authentication and authorization are very closely related but have specific roles to play in security. In this CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 course you will explore authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) services, directory services, federation and attestation, smart-card and biometrics, and multi-factor authentication. This course can be used in preparation for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam.



Objectives

SY0-601 - CompTIA Security+: Authentication & Authorization Design Concepts

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • describe the attributes of AAA services including authentication and identity, authorization and access management, and accounting for audit and billing purposes
  • compare character mode access for administrative actions to packet or network mode for mediated access services
  • describe the importance of directory services such as Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD, AWS Directory Services, and Apache Directory and their main attributes for security
  • define federation and attestation including single-sign-on, trusted services, and secure tokens
  • compare authentication technologies like time-based one-time password, HMAC-based one-time password, and SMS services
  • describe various smart card solutions and applications for authentication and identity services
  • recognize common and emerging biometric identity mechanisms including fingerprint, retina, iris, facial, and voice recognition
  • describe multi-factor authentication as in something you know, something you have, and something you are
  • compare the differences in authentication and authorization design in an on-premise environment and a cloud service provider environment
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course