Exam CS0-003 Topic 3 Question 122 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's CS0-003 exam
Question #: 122
Topic #: 3
A security administrator has found indications of dictionary attacks against the company's external- facing portal. Which of the following should be implemented to best mitigate the password attacks?

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Dictionary attacks involve an attacker attempting to guess passwords by using a list of common passwords. Implementing a lockout policy is effective because it limits the number of login attempts, thereby hindering the attacker's ability to repeatedly attempt different passwords.
Lockout policies are standard in cybersecurity practices to prevent brute-force and dictionary attacks by temporarily disabling an account after a certain number of failed login attempts.

by Ophelia at Feb 02, 2025, 01:37 PM

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