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ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity 2026 outline · Domain 1: Security principles

Authentication factors and multi-factor authentication

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

Authentication is only as strong as the evidence a person presents. Security professionals group that evidence into factor types, and the CC exam expects you to classify any method quickly. The three core factors are something you know, something you have and something you are.

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