GIAC Exam GCCC Topic 8 Question 58 Discussion

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Question #: 58
Topic #: 8

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An organization is implementing a control for the Account Monitoring and Control CIS Control, and have set the Account Lockout Policy as shown below. What is the risk presented by these settings?

ABrute-force password attacks could be more effective.

BLegitimate users could be unable to access resources.

CPassword length and complexity will be automatically reduced.

DOnce accounts are locked, they cannot be unlocked.

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by Tijuana at Sep 14, 2024, 08:40 AM

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Gail

2 days ago

I agree with Charlesetta. If the account lockout policy is too strict, it could prevent legitimate users from accessing their accounts.

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Mirta

6 days ago

Looks like these settings could make brute-force attacks a walk in the park. Might as well leave the door wide open for hackers!

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Charlesetta

12 days ago

I think the risk presented by these settings is that legitimate users could be unable to access resources.

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