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HashiCorp Exam Vault-Associate Topic 3 Question 25 Discussion

Actual exam question for HashiCorp's HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate (002) exam
Question #: 25
Topic #: 3
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An authentication method should be selected for a use case based on:

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An authentication method should be selected for a use case based on the auth method that best establishes the identity of the client. The identity of the client is the basis for assigning a set of policies and permissions to the client in Vault. Different auth methods have different ways of verifying the identity of the client, such as using passwords, tokens, certificates, cloud credentials, etc. Depending on the use case, some auth methods may be more suitable or convenient than others. For example, for human users, the userpass or ldap auth methods may be easy to use, while for machines or applications, the approle or aws auth methods may be more secure and scalable. The choice of the auth method should also consider the trade-offs between security, performance, and usability.Reference:Auth Methods | Vault | HashiCorp Developer,Authentication - Concepts | Vault | HashiCorp Developer


by Vilma at Sep 10, 2024, 07:16 AM

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Sang
3 days ago
That's a good point, we need to make sure the authentication method works well with the secret engine.
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Vivan
3 days ago
You know, this reminds me of that time I tried to hack into my dog's collar to track his walkies. Talk about a compatibility nightmare!
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Teresita
8 days ago
C seems like the safest bet to me. Stronger is always better when it comes to security, right?
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Willodean
11 days ago
I'm with Julie on this one. Gotta make sure it all plays nice together, or else you're just asking for trouble.
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Chuck
11 days ago
But shouldn't we also consider compatibility with the secret engine?
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Paris
13 days ago
I agree with Sang, it's important to establish the client's identity.
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Sang
14 days ago
I think the authentication method should be based on the identity of the client.
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Julie
18 days ago
Hmm, I'd say D is the obvious choice. Compatibility is key when it comes to secrets and hashes and all that crypto stuff.
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Arminda
3 hours ago
But what about A? Shouldn't the authentication method also establish the client's identity?
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Hobert
4 days ago
I agree, D is definitely important for compatibility with the secret engine.
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Cordelia
19 days ago
A is the way to go! You gotta make sure you can really trust that client, ya know?
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Louann
12 days ago
A) The auth method that best establishes the identity of the client
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