An auditor notices that, before logging into the firewall, an employee opens a document in a shared folder that contains administrative credentials. Which of the following should the auditor recommend

The correct answer is C. Password management. Password management solutions securely store and manage credentials, preventing risky practices like keeping administrative credentials in shared folders, which can lead to unauthorized

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An auditor notices that, before logging into the firewall, an employee opens a document in a shared folder that contains administrative credentials. Which of the following should the auditor recommend implementing?

Options

ASituational awareness
BOperational security
CPassword management
DAcceptable use policy

How the community answered

(26 responses)

A
19% (5)
B
8% (2)
C
69% (18)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

Password management solutions securely store and manage credentials, preventing risky practices like keeping administrative credentials in shared folders, which can lead to unauthorized

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