COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Account lockout policies are used to prevent which type of security attack?
A
Brute force attacks
B
Users sharing passwords
C
Social engineering
D
Passwords being reused immediately
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Account lockout allows you to lock an account after repeated failed login attempts. This helps protect against brute force password-cracking attempts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Locking Accounts The most obvious way to block brute-force attacks is to simply lock out accounts after a defined number of incorrect password attempts. Account lockouts can last a specific duration, such as one hour, or the accounts could remain locked until manually unlocked by an administrator.

Detailed explanation-3: -1. Simple Brute Force Attacks. A simple brute force attack occurs when a hacker attempts to guess a user’s login credentials manually without using any software. This is typically through standard password combinations or personal identification number (PIN) codes.

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