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Which of the following is the correct way to describe IoT device authentication?

easy🧠 Conceptual Q3 of 15
Cybersecurity - Emerging Security Topics
Which of the following is the correct way to describe IoT device authentication?
AMonitoring network traffic continuously
BEncrypting data during transmission
CUpdating device firmware regularly
DVerifying the identity of the device or user
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Define authentication in IoT context

    Authentication means confirming who or what is connecting to the network.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from other security actions

    Encryption protects data, updates fix bugs, monitoring watches activity; these are not authentication.

  3. Final Answer:

    Verifying the identity of the device or user -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Authentication = verifying identity [OK]
Quick Trick: Authentication means confirming identity [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Mixing authentication with encryption
  • Confusing updates with authentication
  • Thinking monitoring equals authentication

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