CRISC Risk Response and Reporting Practice Question
Which of the following is a leading indicator that the risk of a credential-based attack may be increasing?
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Why each option matters
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Failed authentication spike
A spike in failed authentications can indicate an attempted credential attack, serving as a leading KRI.
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Failed authentication spike
Why this is correct
Correct: failed authentication spike signals potential attack.
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Number of accounts created
Why it's wrong here
Account creation is not directly related to credential attacks.
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Password reset frequency
Why it's wrong here
Password resets may indicate user issues, not necessarily attack.
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Number of successful logins
Why it's wrong here
Successful logins are not a leading indicator of attack.
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