Single Sign-on (SSO) is characterized by which of the following advantages?
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A. B. C. D.B.
Convenience -Using single sign-on users have to type their passwords only once when they first log in to access all the network resources; and Centralized Administration as some single sign-on systems are built around a unified server administration system.
This allows a single administrator to add and delete accounts across the entire network from one user interface.
The following answers are incorrect: Convenience - alone this is not the correct answer.
Centralized Data or Network Administration - these are thrown in to mislead the student.Neither are a benefit to SSO, as these specifically should not be allowed with just an SSO.
References: TIPTON, Harold.
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& KRAUSE, MICKI, Information Security Management Handbook, 4th Edition, Volume 1, page 35
TIPTON, Harold.
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& HENRY, Kevin, Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, 2007, page 180.
Single Sign-on (SSO) is a mechanism that allows a user to authenticate once and access multiple applications or systems without having to provide credentials each time. SSO is characterized by several advantages, including convenience and centralized administration.
Convenience is the primary advantage of SSO. With SSO, users only need to remember a single set of credentials, which they can use to access multiple applications or systems. This eliminates the need to remember multiple passwords, which can be a significant burden for users. Additionally, it reduces the time and effort required to log in to multiple systems, which can increase productivity and efficiency.
Centralized administration is another advantage of SSO. With SSO, administrators can manage user accounts and access to applications or systems from a central location. This eliminates the need to manage user accounts and access separately for each system, which can be a time-consuming and error-prone process. Additionally, centralized administration can improve security by allowing administrators to enforce consistent security policies across multiple systems.
Centralized data administration is not a characteristic of SSO because SSO only deals with authentication and access control. It does not have any direct impact on the storage or management of data.
Centralized network administration is also not a characteristic of SSO because SSO only deals with authentication and access control. It does not have any direct impact on the configuration or management of network devices.
In conclusion, the correct answer to the question is B. Convenience and centralized administration.