2.14 Identity Management – Flashcards
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In an identity Management System, what is the function of the Authoritative Source?
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Specify the owner of a data item.
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In an identity Management System, what is the function of the Identity Vault?
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Ensure that each employee has the appropriate level of access in each system.
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You are the network administrator for a small company. Your organization currently uses the following server systems: • A Windows server that functions as a domain controller and a file server. • A Novell Open Enterprise Server that functions as a GroupWise e-mail server. • A Linux server that hosts your organization's NoSQL database server that is used for big data analysis. Because each of these systems uses its own unique set of authentication credentials, you must spend a considerable amount of time each week keeping user account information updated on each system.In addition, if a user changes his or her password on one system, it is not updated for the user's accounts on the other two systems.
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Implement an Identity Vault. Implement password synchronization.
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What synchronizes user creation across all platforms?
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Automated Provisioning
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What allows users to manage their passwords throughout all systems?
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Password Synchronization
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What acts as the authoritative source for user credentials for each connected system?
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Identity Vault
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What serves as the repository for the identity of each user?
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Identity Vault
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What defines a permission a users has to access resources in connected systems?
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Entitlement
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What removes a user from all systems and revokes all rights?
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Automated De-provisioning
