While Reviewing System Logs, a Security Analyst Notices That a Large

question 1107

Multiple Choice

While reviewing system logs, a security analyst notices that a large number of end users are changing their passwords four times on the day the passwords are set to expire. The analyst suspects they are cycling their passwords to circumvent current password controls. Which of the following would provide a technical control to prevent this activity from occurring?

• A) Set password aging requirements.
• B) Increase the password history from three to five.
• C) Create an AUP that prohibits password reuse.
• D) Implement password complexity requirements.

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Definitions:

Title Passes

The legal transfer of ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer.

Physically Delivered

Refers to contracts, particularly in commodities trading, where the actual physical commodity is delivered upon contract expiration.

Buyer in Ordinary

Refers to a purchaser of goods who buys from someone who usually sells such goods, thereby granting certain legal protections under commercial law.

Good Faith

A principle requiring parties to act honestly and not mislead or withhold critical information in transactions.