A user has incorrectly typed in a password four times and has been warned the account will be locked after two more attempts. Which of the following will MOST likely resolve the current situation?

Password expiration is a policy that forces users to change their password periodically, which does not help a user who has forgotten their current password and is about to be locked out.

Given that the user has incorrectly entered their password multiple times and is close to account lockout, the most effective solution is to initiate a password reset process. This typically involves proving identity through an alternative method (e.g., email, SMS code, security questions) to then set a new password, thus preventing lockout and restoring access.

Password reuse is a security vulnerability, not a solution to being locked out due to incorrect password attempts.

A password manager helps store and generate strong passwords but does not resolve the immediate issue of a forgotten password or impending account lockout for an already existing account.