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CISM · Question #600

Which of the following is the BEST method to ensure compliance with password standards?

The correct answer is A. Automating enforcement of password syntax rules. Automating enforcement ensures that all password creation and changes comply with defined standards consistently, reducing the risk of weak or non-compliant passwords.

Submitted by asante_acc· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Program Development and Management

Question

Which of the following is the BEST method to ensure compliance with password standards?

Options

  • AAutomating enforcement of password syntax rules
  • BEstablishing a password deny list
  • CUsing password-cracking software
  • DImplementing password-synchronization software

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    92% (36)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

Automating enforcement ensures that all password creation and changes comply with defined standards consistently, reducing the risk of weak or non-compliant passwords.

Topics

#Password management#Compliance enforcement#Automated security controls#Access control

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