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Select ALL correct descriptions of the security elements.

Answer

Authentication establishes identity., Authorization determines permitted actions., Auditing records activity.

Explanation

### Why this is right - **Authentication establishes identity.** It checks who or what is requesting access. - **Authorization determines permitted actions.** It applies permissions to an established identity. - **Auditing records activity.** Records can support later review of system use. ### The other options - **D. Availability determines whether an identity is genuine.**: Identity checking is authentication. Availability concerns access to usable systems and information when needed. ### The concept The three security elements support access management and accountability, while availability is one of the broad security goals. They work together but answer different questions: identity, permission, recorded action, and service access. ### Terms - **Authentication**: Establishing identity. - **Authorization**: Determining permitted actions. - **Auditing**: Recording activity. - **Availability**: Keeping systems and information usable when needed. ### Remember Separate identity, permission, record keeping, and service access.

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