Authentication and authorization are very closely related but have specific roles to play in security. In this CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 course you will explore authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) services, directory services, federation and attestation, smart-card and biometrics, and multi-factor authentication. This course can be used in preparation for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam.
describe the attributes of AAA services including authentication and identity, authorization and access management, and accounting for audit and billing purposes
compare character mode access for administrative actions to packet or network mode for mediated access services
describe the importance of directory services such as Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD, AWS Directory Services, and Apache Directory and their main attributes for security
define federation and attestation including single-sign-on, trusted services, and secure tokens
compare authentication technologies like time-based one-time password, HMAC-based one-time password, and SMS services
describe various smart card solutions and applications for authentication and identity services
recognize common and emerging biometric identity mechanisms including fingerprint, retina, iris, facial, and voice recognition
describe multi-factor authentication as in something you know, something you have, and something you are
compare the differences in authentication and authorization design in an on-premise environment and a cloud service provider environment