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GWAPT · Question #48

What is the purpose of account lockout policies?

The correct answer is B. To protect against brute-force attacks by limiting login attempts. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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What is the purpose of account lockout policies?

Options

  • ATo prevent session hijacking
  • BTo protect against brute-force attacks by limiting login attempts
  • CTo encrypt user credentials
  • DTo log user activities

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(32 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    75% (24)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    16% (5)

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