Which term describes devices that expand the identity management challenge by connecting to networks and other devices?

Which term describes devices that expand the identity management challenge by connecting to networks and other devices?

• A. BYOD
• B. Social Media
• C. Smart and Connected Devices
• D. Cloud Computing

Answer: (C)

Managing identities isn’t just about people; it also has to account for devices that connect to networks and interact with other devices. Smart and Connected Devices bring their own identities, credentials, and trust relationships, and they can operate across multiple networks and protocols. This expands the identity management challenge because each device may need provisioning, authentication, authorization, certificate management, and ongoing lifecycle controls, plus monitoring for compromise or updates. In CIAM/DIAM contexts, you must enforce policies and secure communications for these devices just as you do for users, across device-to-device and device-to-network interactions. The other options describe policies or platforms rather than the devices themselves, so they don’t capture the expansion of identity management driven by connected devices.

Managing identities isn’t just about people; it also has to account for devices that connect to networks and interact with other devices. Smart and Connected Devices bring their own identities, credentials, and trust relationships, and they can operate across multiple networks and protocols. This expands the identity management challenge because each device may need provisioning, authentication, authorization, certificate management, and ongoing lifecycle controls, plus monitoring for compromise or updates. In CIAM/DIAM contexts, you must enforce policies and secure communications for these devices just as you do for users, across device-to-device and device-to-network interactions. The other options describe policies or platforms rather than the devices themselves, so they don’t capture the expansion of identity management driven by connected devices.