ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
An organization enforces a password policy requiring a minimum of 15 characters with no complexity requirements, and does not force periodic changes. This policy aligns with which current best practice?
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
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Length over complexity and no periodic changes
NIST SP 800-63 recommends favoring length over complexity and avoiding frequent forced changes unless compromised.
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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Passwords should be exactly 8 characters with at least one special character
Why it's wrong here
This contradicts the current guidance favoring length.
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Passwords should be changed every 30 days
Why it's wrong here
Frequent changes are not recommended unless compromised.
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Complexity requirements are more important than length
Why it's wrong here
Length is favored over complexity.
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Length over complexity and no periodic changes
Why this is correct
NIST SP 800-63 recommends longer passwords and only forced changes upon compromise.
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Key term
Password policy
A set of rules designed to enhance computer security by encouraging users to create strong, secure passwords and store them properly.
Key term
Organization
An Organization is a top-level container in Google Cloud that represents your company or entities and serves as the root node for all your cloud resources, policies, and access control.
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