Type 1 authentication factor: A type of authentication factor that is based on something a user knows, such as a password or PIN. It is used in information security to verify the identity of a user. Examples include a password and a security question. This is also known as knowledge-based authentication.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D2: Access Controls
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