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31) Listed below are four general means of authenticating a user's identity, which can be used alone or in combination, provide two examples of each mean. a) Something the individual knows b) Something the individual possesses: c) Something the individual is (static biometrics): d) Something the individual does (dynamic biometrics): 20 points 32) Explain the following attacks and provide the countermeasure for each on of then: a) Specific Account Attack The standard countermeasure b) Workstation Hijacking The standard countermeasure C)Password Guessing Against single user The standard countermeasure

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31) Examples of the means of authenticating a user's identity that can be used alone or in combination are;

a) Something the individual knows;

The Personal Identification Number (PIN)

The password to an account

Answer to a (complete) set of questions

b) Something the individual possesses

An ATM card

A SIM card

Other examples includes;

Physical keys to a lock

Smart cards

Electronic Key-Card used for physical entrance into an apartment

c) Something the individual is (Static biometrics)

The fingerprint

Face recognition

Retina recognition

d) Something the individual does (dynamic biometrics);

Recognition of typing rhythm

Characteristics of the users handwriting

Voice pattern recognition

32) a) Specific account attack

A specific account is targeted for the attack by the attacker attempting to gain access by submitting guesses of the account password with the aim of finding the correct password

Countermeasure;

Limiting the number of password guesses

The use of strong passwords having over 8 characters that includes special characters

Use of multi-factor authentication

b) Workstation Hijacking

The attacker takes advantage of an logged-in unattended workstation

Countermeasure;

The use of automatic lock functions that use time of inactivity on a system or the absence of a paired device

c) Password Guessing

Password guessing is the technique used while online in an attempt to prove to being the authentic particular user by means of trial and error of a user password

Countermeasure;

The use of a two or more of authentication method also known as a multi-factor authentication MFA

Step-by-step explanation:

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