While Reviewing the Security Controls in Place for a Web-Based

question 675

Multiple Choice

While reviewing the security controls in place for a web-based application, a security controls assessor notices that there are no password strength requirements in place. Because of this vulnerability, passwords might be easily discovered using a brute force attack. Which of the following password requirements will MOST effectively improve the security posture of the application against these attacks? (Select two)

• A) Minimum complexity
• B) Maximum age limit
• C) Maximum length
• D) Minimum length
• E) Minimum age limit
• F) Minimum re-use limit

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Definitions:

Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, creating a stable balance of attractive and repulsive forces.

Negative Charge

A characteristic of a particle or object indicating it has more electrons than protons.

Protons

Positive-charged particles present in the core of an atom, known as subatomic particles.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with negative charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.