SecurityQuestion 45 of 100
Which characteristic makes a password policy stronger against brute-force and dictionary attacks?
a.Increased length and complexity
b.Using the username as the password
c.Never expiring shared passwords
d.Disabling case sensitivity
Explanation
Longer, more complex passwords dramatically increase the number of combinations an attacker must try. Using the username or a shared, never-expiring credential makes guessing trivial and weakens security.
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