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QWhat is the practice of verifying the identity of a user or system before granting access?

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  • A Authentication ✔ ✖
  • B Authorization ✔ ✖
  • C Encryption ✔ ✖
  • D Decryption ✔ ✖
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Answer: a) Authentication

Explanation: Authentication is the practice of verifying the identity of a user or system before granting access. This can involve the use of passwords, biometric data, security tokens, or other methods.

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