Which of the following access control processes confirms the identity of the entity seeking access to a logical or physical area?
A) Identification
B) Authentication
C) Authorization
D) Accountability

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Authentication is the access control process that confirms the identity of the entity seeking access to a logical or physical area. Identification is the process of providing a unique name or user ID to the entity for future reference. Authorization is the process of granting or denying access rights to the identified and authenticated entity. Accountability is the process of tracing actions and events back to their source to determine who is responsible for them.

Which of the Following Access Control Processes Confirms the Identity