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Question #: 561
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is a compensating control that will BEST reduce the risk of weak passwords?

  • A. Requiring the use of one-time tokens
  • B. Increasing password history retention count
  • C. Disabling user accounts after exceeding maximum attempts
  • D. Setting expiration of user passwords to a shorter time
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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callmethefuz
Highly Voted 4 years, 10 months ago
However, it might take time for new employees to receive their smart card. To allow new employees to access the network and still maintain a high level of security, the organization might choose to implement a Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) as a compensating control. The compensating control still provides a strong authentication solution. Gibson, Darril. CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-501 Study Guide (pp. 74-75). Kindle Edition.
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Elb
Highly Voted 5 years, 3 months ago
A. A one-time password token (OTP token) is a security hardware device or software program that is capable of producing a single-use password or PIN passcode. One-time password tokens are often used as a part of two-factor and multifactor authentication.
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aosroyal
Most Recent 4 years, 2 months ago
i too have to compensate for my other short comings
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Voltron8477
4 years, 3 months ago
Which is the answer?
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Curb123
4 years, 8 months ago
A is correct, even if the password was bruteforced a OTP token can generate a Pin that cannot be guessed or cracked by the attacker.
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Dante_Dan
4 years, 10 months ago
Answer A One time token is the only option that makes it multi-factor authentication.
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Lev
4 years, 11 months ago
A is technical control, not compensating control. I think best answer is C
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WFT_2020
4 years, 5 months ago
In this context, it is a compensating rule.
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