In the context of protecting information,__________means making sure users are who they claim to be.
A) encryption
B) authorization
C) decryption
D) authentication

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Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or device. It ensures that the user or device is who they claim to be, allowing access only to authorized individuals or systems. Encryption is the process of converting plain text into a coded message to protect the information from unauthorized access. Decryption is the reverse process of converting coded message into plain text. Authorization refers to the process of granting or denying access to specific resources or services based on user or system privileges.

In the Context of Protecting Information,__________means Making Sure Users Are