Which of the following controls refers to requiring employees to use a combination of PINs, passwords, and/or biometrics to access an organization ' s smart device apps and data?
Authentication ensures that only authorized users can access a system by requiring credentials such as PINs, passwords, or biometrics.
Option A (Remote wipe) – Deletes data but does not control initial access.
Option B (Software encryption) – Protects stored data, not user access.
Option C (Device encryption) – Secures the device, but authentication controls access.
Since authentication ensures secure user verification, Option D is correct.
[Reference: IIA IT Security – Access Control Mechanisms, , , , , ]
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