220-1202 · Question #69
A company recently transitioned to a cloud-based productivity suite and wants to secure the environment from external threat actors. Which of the following is the most effective method?
The correct answer is A. Multifactor authentication. While strong passwords and encryption are important, multifactor authentication (MFA) provides the most effective defense against external threat actors targeting cloud-based services. By requiring a second verification step, such as a push notification, one-time code, or…
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A company recently transitioned to a cloud-based productivity suite and wants to secure the environment from external threat actors. Which of the following is the most effective method?
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- AMultifactor authentication
- BEncryption
- CBackups
- DStrong passwords
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A85% (34)
- B8% (3)
- C5% (2)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
While strong passwords and encryption are important, multifactor authentication (MFA) provides the most effective defense against external threat actors targeting cloud-based services. By requiring a second verification step, such as a push notification, one-time code, or hardware token, MFA ensures that even if credentials are compromised, attackers cannot gain access without the additional factor. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized account takeovers in cloud environments.
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