Exam N10-008 topic 1 question 293 discussion

A. Biometrics security hardware is the most effective security mechanism against physical intrusions due to stolen credentials as biometric authentication uses unique biological characteristics like fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial recognition to confirm a person's identity, making it difficult for an unauthorized user to gain access even if they have stolen credentials. Access card readers and access control vestibules provide an additional layer of security, but they can be compromised by stolen access credentials. Motion detection cameras can help detect physical intrusions, but they do not provide any authentication mechanism.

ChatGPT Says C, Access Control Vestibule, which is what I selected. "In the context of multifactor authentication for data center access, the access control vestibule ensures that even if credentials are stolen, an intruder would need to pass through multiple layers of security. This includes presenting valid credentials, undergoing identity verification, and being physically present in the secured space. It adds an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access, making it a highly effective security mechanism."

A. Biometrics security hardware.

A. Biometrics security hardware

A. Biometrics security hardware is the most effective security mechanism against physical intrusions due to stolen credentials as biometric authentication

Stolen credentials would still get you through access control vestibule. You can't steal Biometrics.

See pedrwc7's reasoning. (As s/he didn't make a voting comment, I do that here, to have it counted.)

Why not A? The question stated that the data center utilize a multifactor authentication. Therefore, its referring to the below information. Also, the question is asking on how to prevent physical intrusion due to a stolen credentials. **Multifactor Authentication** - Authenticates or proves an identity using more than one method - Something you know - Something you have - Something you are - Something you do - Somewhere you are A. Biometrics security hardware - cannot be stolen since ITS SOMETHING YOU ARE B. Access card readers - Smart Cards, RSA Key Fobs, RFID Tags can be stolen C. Access control vestibule - you are able to enter when you got a stolen credentials D. Motion detection cameras - no one knows since you are able to access the data center due to the stolen credentials

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The most effective security mechanism against physical intrusions due to stolen credentials would likely be a combination of several of these options. However, of the options provided, the most effective security mechanism would probably be an access control vestibule. An access control vestibule is a secure area that is located between the outer perimeter of a facility and the inner secure area. It is designed to provide an additional layer of security by requiring that individuals pass through a series of security checks before being allowed access to the secure area. This could include biometric authentication, access card readers, and motion detection cameras.