SCAZT User And Device Security Practice Question
A security engineer is worried about 'MFA fatigue' attacks. Which Duo configuration is the best defense?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Enabling Duo Push with Number Matching
Number matching requires the user to interact with the login screen, proving they are looking at the actual request.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Disabling Duo Push and requiring phone calls only
Why it's wrong here
Phone calls are harder to manage but still susceptible to social engineering.
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Increasing the MFA timeout to 60 seconds
Why it's wrong here
This actually increases the vulnerability window.
- ✓
Enabling Duo Push with Number Matching
Why this is correct
This requires explicit input from the user.
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Setting 'Remembered Devices' to 1 year
Why it's wrong here
This reduces security posture.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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