Network SecurityQuestion 71 of 100
Which authentication factor category does a hardware token or smartphone authenticator app represent?
a.Something you are
b.Something you know
c.Somewhere you are
d.Something you have
Explanation
A hardware token or authenticator app is a 'something you have' factor, since it is a physical or possessed item. Passwords are 'something you know' and biometrics are 'something you are.' Combining factor categories creates multifactor authentication.
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