A password checking system that disallows user passwords that are proper names or words that are normally included in a dictionary is an example of ________________ with respect to security systems?
Correct answer: B. control
- A. risk
- B. control
- C. attack
- D. asset
Explanation
Rejecting dictionary words and proper names is a security control because it reduces the likelihood of successful password-guessing attacks. A threat or attack is the danger or action being countered, not the protective measure itself.
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