Possession factor
Also called: something you have
Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 4: Securing Devices
An authentication factor the user has, such as an access card, bank card, phone or hardware token.
Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 4.2.C.14.2.C.3
Why it matters in Unit 4
A phone left on a café table is a weak possession factor; a hardware token kept on a keyring is a stronger one.
Example
A code from an authenticator app on the user’s own phone.
Learn it properly, with a checkpoint 4.2 Authentication