An organization is proposing to install a single sign-on
facility giving access to all systems. The organization
should be aware that:
A. Maximum unauthorized access would be possible if a
password is disclosed.
B. User access rights would be restricted by the additional
security parameters.
C. The security administrator?s workload would increase.
D. User access rights would be increased.
Answer / guest
Answer: A
If a password is disclosed when single sign-on is enabled,
there is a risk that unauthorized access to all systems will
be possible. User access rights should remain unchanged by
single sign-on as additional security parameters are not
necessarily implemented. One of the intended benefits of
single sign-on is that security administration would be
simplified and an increased workload is unlikely.
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