Type 3 authentication factor: A type of authentication factor that is based on something a user is, such as a fingerprint or a facial recognition scan. It is used in information security to verify the identity of a user. Examples include a fingerprint scan, a facial recognition scan, or a voice recognition scan. This is also known as biometric or something you are 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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