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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