CMGT 431 Wk 3 Discussion: Authentication Methodologies

Post a minimum total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. For more information on what is considered a substantive response, please review the announcement on this topic.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Authentication ensures only authorized users are allowed into an organization’s network. As threats become more sophisticated, it is critical to have strong authentication in place from the policy, process, and technology perspective. Research identification and authorization, comparing and contrasting their strengths and weaknesses.

Describe the various mechanisms for implementing authentication to access a network. Why is single factor authentication not enough protection in today’s network environment? What are some of the newer methods that address this deficiency?

Discuss how integration of Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) can improve authentication capabilities in your chosen organization.