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A technician wants to harden Windows workstations after a recent security audit indicated the company is vulnerable to brute-force attacks. Which of the following features should the technician implement to mitigate such attacks?

A.
System screen lock
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A.
System screen lock
B.
Failed log-in lockout
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B.
Failed log-in lockout
C.
Restricted user permissions
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C.
Restricted user permissions
D.
Data-at-rest encryption
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D.
Data-at-rest encryption
Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

To mitigate brute-force attacks, implementing a failed log-in lockout feature is effective. This security measure temporarily disables user accounts after a specified number of unsuccessful login attempts, preventing attackers from continuously trying different password combinations to gain unauthorized access.

asked 02/10/2024
Quratulain Damani
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