Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0117
Which of the following is the WEAKEST authentication mechanism? A. Passphrases B. Passwords C. One-time passwords D. Token devices
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Most of the time users usually choose passwords which can be guessed , hence passwords is the BEST answer out of the choices listed above.
The following answers are incorrect because :
Passphrases is incorrect as it is more secure than a password because it is longer.
One-time passwords is incorrect as the name states , it is good for only once and cannot be reused. Token devices is incorrect as this is also a password generator and is an one time password mechanism.
Reference : Shon Harris AIO v3 , Chapter-4 : Access Control , Page : 139 , 142.
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