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CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #606

Which of the following is a best practice for password management?

The correct answer is A. Using strong and unique passwords. Using strong and unique passwords for each account is a cornerstone of password security. A strong password combines length, complexity (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols), and unpredictability. Using unique passwords per account ensures that if one credential is…

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Question

Which of the following is a best practice for password management?

Options

  • AUsing strong and unique passwords
  • BSharing passwords with colleagues
  • CNone of the above
  • DUsing the same password for multiple accounts

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    88% (21)
  • B
    8% (2)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

Using strong and unique passwords for each account is a cornerstone of password security. A strong password combines length, complexity (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols), and unpredictability. Using unique passwords per account ensures that if one credential is compromised, other accounts remain safe. Sharing passwords (B) violates the principle of individual accountability, and reusing passwords (D) means a single breach can expose multiple accounts-both are serious security risks.

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#Password Management#Security Best Practices#Authentication#Access Control

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