A user is presented with the following items during the new-hire onboarding process: -Laptop -Secure USB drive -Hardware OTP token -External high-capacity HDD -Password complexity policy -Acceptable use policy -HASP key -Cable lock Which of the following is one component of multifactor authentication?
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The correct answer is C. Hardware OTP token.
Multifactor authentication is a security mechanism that requires the user to provide two or more forms of identification in order to access a system or resource. The different factors used for authentication can be categorized as something the user knows (such as a password or PIN), something the user has (such as a physical token or smart card), or something the user is (such as a biometric feature like a fingerprint).
In the given scenario, the user is presented with several items during the onboarding process. These items include a laptop, a secure USB drive, an external high-capacity HDD, a password complexity policy, an acceptable use policy, a HASP key, a cable lock, and a hardware OTP token.
A secure USB drive and an external high-capacity HDD are both examples of something the user has. While they can be used to store sensitive data or to transfer files securely, they are not typically used as an authentication factor.
A cable lock is a physical security mechanism that can be used to prevent theft of the laptop. While it can help to protect the device, it is not an authentication factor.
A HASP key is a type of hardware dongle that is used to enforce licensing or access control for software applications. While it can be used to provide an additional layer of security, it is not typically used as an authentication factor.
A password complexity policy and an acceptable use policy are both examples of security policies that the user is expected to follow. While they can help to promote good security practices, they are not authentication factors.
The only item in the list that is a component of multifactor authentication is the hardware OTP token. An OTP (One-Time Password) token is a physical device that generates a temporary, unique code that the user must enter in addition to a password or other authentication factor. This provides an additional layer of security by requiring something the user has (the token) in addition to something the user knows (the password).
In summary, the hardware OTP token is the only item in the list that is a component of multifactor authentication.