Authentication Models and Components

Now that we’ve covered some physical authentication methods, let’s move into authentication models, components, and technologies used to grant or deny access to operating systems and computer networks.

The first thing a security administrator should do is plan what type of authentication model to use. Then, consider what type of authentication technology and how many factors of authentication will be implemented. Also for consideration is how the authentication system will be monitored and logged. Getting more into the specifics, will only local authentication be necessary? Or will remote authentication also be needed? And which type of technology should be utilized? Will it be Windows-based or a third-party solution? Let’s discuss these concepts now and give some different examples of the possible solutions you can implement.