Multiple choice technology security

The identity management component that acts as a repository for user ID and user profile information, that plays a key role in user authentication is

  1. Authentication services

  2. Authorization services

  3. Directory services

  4. Personalization services
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Directory services (such as LDAP or Active Directory) serve as the central repository storing user IDs, profiles, and authentication data. When users authenticate, the system queries the directory to verify their credentials, making it fundamental to authentication processes.

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