A district introduces single sign-on so staff log in once to reach email, HR and finance systems. What is the main security risk, and how is it reduced?
Un district met en place une authentification unique (SSO) pour que le personnel se connecte une seule fois afin d'accéder à la messagerie, aux RH et aux finances. Quel est le principal risque de sécurité, et comment le réduire ?
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APasswords get longer, and nothing needs to be doneLes mots de passe s'allongent, et il n'y a rien à faire
BOne stolen login opens everything, so require MFAUn identifiant volé ouvre tout, il faut donc exiger une authentification multifacteur
CSSO switches off all logging across the systemsLe SSO désactive toute journalisation dans les systèmes
DSSO works only over the public internetLe SSO ne fonctionne que sur l'Internet public
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