Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity (SC-900) Flashcards
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What is the difference between authentication and authorization?
Answer: Authentication verifies identity; authorization determines access rights
Authentication confirms who you are (identity), while authorization determines what resources you are permitted to access.
Which Azure service provides protection against DDoS attacks?
Answer: Azure DDoS Protection
Azure DDoS Protection provides automatic mitigation against Distributed Denial of Service attacks targeting Azure resources.
What is Microsoft Secure Score?
Answer: A measurement of an organization's security posture with recommended improvements
Microsoft Secure Score is a measurement of an organization's security posture, with higher scores reflecting better security practices and recommendations.
Which feature in Azure AD enables users to access multiple applications with one login?
Answer: Single Sign-On (SSO)
Single Sign-On allows users to authenticate once and gain access to all integrated applications without re-entering credentials.
What is the purpose of Azure Key Vault?
Answer: Securely storing secrets, keys, and certificates
Azure Key Vault is a cloud service for securely storing and managing secrets, encryption keys, and certificates.
What does the Microsoft Compliance Manager help organizations track?
Answer: Compliance with regulatory standards and risk assessment
Compliance Manager helps organizations track and manage compliance with regulatory standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
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