Which term refers to a system that stores and provides access to directory-based authentication data across a network?

Which term refers to a system that stores and provides access to directory-based authentication data across a network?

• A. Cross-Domain Connections
• B. Federation of Identity (FIdM)
• C. Directory Services
• D. Data Sensitivity Levels

Answer: (C)

Directory services provide a centralized store for identity information and credentials, and a way to access that data across a network. This means user accounts, groups, and related attributes are kept in one place and can be queried or validated by systems throughout the network, enabling consistent authentication and authorization across resources. Examples include LDAP and Active Directory, which allow clients to authenticate against the central directory rather than storing credentials locally.

Cross-Domain Connections isn’t a standard term for storing authentication data; Federation of Identity refers to sharing and trusting identities across domains for single sign-on, not the centralized directory itself; Data Sensitivity Levels deal with classifying data, not managing authentication data.