A company is attempting to enhance the security of its user authentication processes. After evaluating several options, the company has decided to utilize Identity as a Service (IDaaS). Which of the following factors leads the company to choose an IDaaS as their solution?
Choosing an Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solution is often motivated by the limitations of an in-house team, such as lacking the necessary resources to implement and maintain a robust on-premise system. IDaaS providers usually have the specialized expertise, infrastructure, and focus to offer enhanced security features that internal teams may not be able to support due to resource constraints. Therefore, the driving factor for opting for IDaaS is the in-house team’s lack of resources to support an on-premise solution.
Going with C CISSP mindset: we have all the resources we need if the opposite is not mentioned. There is no any sign of lack of recources. Eliminating other options we are remaining with C.
You cannot transfer the risk to the vendor as they are handling YOUR information, for which YOU are ultimately accountable.
Just joined - some of these questions are great ! I just want to know which b@5t4rd wrote them !! 'A' doesn't sound sensible because there's an assumption that the company doesn't have a team for managing IDaaS. Upon viewing Pete Zeger's 7.5hr youtube classic, I am leaning towards B, third party solutions are better, mostly :-) The business wished to enhance, not because of some in-house skills shortage, but because there's something out there that can do a better job. This question is actually quite tough and we can fall into the trap of reading too much into it, and that is the crux of the problem !
"A company is attempting to enhance the security of its user authentication processes" means that the company already has an on-premises solution. For enhancement, they lack resources, hence moving with IDaaS. Answer A.
There are a number of positives to IDaaS, including the savings and efficiency of accessing services in demand. Not having to create your own in-house infrastructure for identity management means you can save on development or storage costs and save valuable time setting up these systems. Managing identity yourself means purchasing, installing, upgrading and maintaining software and servers. Doing so can be a huge expense and you’ll likely have to spend time and money training personnel to use the equipment. Additionally, outsourcing IDaaS means you have access to identity experts who can adapt to consistently changing needs. If you manage authentication in-house, your staff may lack the experience or knowledge to solve problems quickly. With identity services, the professionals have likely already solved similar problems for other companies, allowing them to provide solutions immediately. https://optimalidm.com/resources/blog/pros-and-cons-of-using-an-idaas-solution/
D is is true but out - because they evaluate several option and they are trying to get rid of their inhouse...on-prem. C - I don't think we should care what third party are known for B. Third-party solution are NOT inherently more secure... So, I am going with "A" - If they had all the resources on-prem, they probebly would not have decided to go with IDaaS.
B and C are the samething; transferring risk. D and it would not be called IDaaS, it would be call AD. Has to be A; also pretty sure skill sets fall under resources.
The question is not worded well. How can the answer be A? If an organization wants to ENHANCE the user authentication process, I don't think they lack resources on-premise. D is easily eliminated and can't be B as third parties are secure sounds like a funny one-liner! C does make sense, but it doesn't directly answer the question.
Requirement is to enhance security. Options C and D do not meet this requirement. Option B is not necessarily true. Thus answer is A. Lack of resources could refer to skills, experience or availability of in-house team and would be a management consideration.
This is not about risk transfer purpose. We select vendor because they are secured enough to match our requirements and we don't have enough resources to support the on premise system.
Enhance the security- Objective
From the ISC Official Study Guide: "Risk Assignment - Assigning risk or transferring risk is the placement of the responsibility of loss due to a risk onto another entity or organization. Purchasing cybersecurity or tradition insurance and outsourcing are common forms of assigning risk or transferring risk. Also known as assignment of risk and transference of risk.
Corp.com chose Identity as a Service (IDaaS) as their solution because of its inherent security benefits, its ability to transfer risk to the vendor, and its scalability and affordability. IDaaS is a third-party authentication solution that uses cloud-based software to provide authentication services, such as user authentication, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication. This type of solution is often more secure than an on-premise solution because it is hosted by a trusted third-party, who is responsible for maintaining the security of the system. Additionally, IDaaS solutions are known for transferring the security risk to the vendor, which can be beneficial for companies that lack the resources to support an on-premise solution. Finally, IDaaS solutions are known for their scalability and affordability, as they are often much cheaper than developing an in-house authentication solution and can easily be scaled up or down, depending on the company’s needs. Resources: 1. What is Identity as a Service (IDaaS)? - https://www.techopedia.com/definition/31761/identity-as-a-service-idaas 2. Why IDaaS is the Best Choice for
A is wrong because they DO have the resources. The company wants to ENHANCE the security. The only option is C
A is about operational necessity, while C is about a strategic advantage. Most organizations first choose IDaaS because they lack the resources to build and maintain an on-premises solution. The risk transfer factor (C) adds value but isn't usually the core reason for the decision.
A : I don't agree with this: Both on-prem or IDaaS require new resource, although building your own may need more resource for HA/DR..etc D : surely not the answer. IDaaS give us less control then on-prem C : should be the answer in the real world to transfer the risk ( so as responsibility and blame in case ) to vendor but not for official statement. B is the best answer I think. Since the goal is to "enhance the security of its user authentication processes"
B. Third-party solutions are inherently more secure. The wording for B does not sound right, "inherently". The correct vendor will be more secure, but not "inherently". Go for C.
cant be A, they already have an on-prem solutions. dont think its B, third party solutions arent ALWAYS mor secure. Leaning C, even though its poorly worded. You are transferring the risk by using IDaaS.
A - Although they have on-prem, enhancing may be a challenge due to lack of personnel.
Now what if the company has enough resources to support on-prem solution? How we would know that?
A is the only answer that makes sense. Transferring risk, C, does not make sense. There is always risk and that's not a driving factor here.
A is correct
Best answer is A. I think people choosing option C are thinking about "risk transfer" as part of risk management, but (1) this question isn't really about RM and (2) risk transfer USUALLY is centered around insurance.
Outsourcing services and insurance both are the examples of risk transference (by AIO shon Harris 9th edition)
I didn't find any cost related options. I chose B and after seeing the answer, I reevaluated A. Option A is actually equivalent to reducing costs
A: as lack of resources.
A: answer C is wrong because the question says " to enhance the security of its user authentication processes", transferring risk does not enhance security of the user
they are not "enhance security of the user" they are enhance security of the PROCESS.
The question is asking "...enhance the security of its user authentication processes...". Also, I remind myselft to confine my thoughts within the provided context. A? "Lack resources and On premise solution" I do not see any wording in the context associated with this assumption. So A is out. C? " transferring the risk.." Again, does this transferring risk enhances authentication security? Am I answering the question at all? D? "In house ..." Similar to A and C. These options try to add buffer overflow info which are not within the questions context. The closest option is B. It exactly echos "...enhance the security of its user authentication processes..."
Not C at least not in Canada - IDaaS does not completely transfer risk; the organization still retains responsibility for correct integration and usage.