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| Disables an account after a set number of failed logins, sometimes during a specific time period. |
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| this refers to various measures used to discover computer passwords. This is usually accomplished by recovering passwords from data stored in, or transported from, a computer system. |
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| In cryptanalysis and computer security, this is a technique for defeating a cipher or authentication mechanism by trying a list of potential passwords |
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| this is an infrastructure that allows you to implement specific configurations for users and computers. Group Policy settings are contained in Group Policy objects (GPOs), which are linked to the following Active Directory directory service containers: sites, domains, or organizational units (OUs). The settings within GPOs are then evaluated by the affected targets, using the hierarchical nature of Active Directory. |
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| Keystroke logging (often called keylogging) is the action of tracking (or logging) the keys struck on a keyboard, typically in a covert... |
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| A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to something. A string of characters that allows access to a computer, interface, or system. |
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| this monitors data flowing over computer network links. It can be a self-contained software program or a hardware device with the appropriate software or firmware programming. |
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| Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute-force attacks |
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| This setting determines the length of time a lockout will remain in place before another logon attempt can be made. This can be set from 0 to 99,999 minutes. If set to 0, an administrator will need to manually unlock the account; no automatic unlocking will occur. |
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| Account Lockout Threshold |
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| This setting determines the number of failed logons permitted before account lockout occurs. This can be set from 0 (no account lockouts) to 999 attempts before lockout. |
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| Reset Account Lockout Counter After |
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| This setting determines the period of time, in minutes, that must elapse before the account lockout counter is reset to 0 bad logon attempts. If an account lockout threshold is set, the reset account lockout threshold must be less than or equal to the account lockout duration. |
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| controls the maximum period of time that can elapse before you are forced to reset your password |
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| controls how many days users must wait before being able to reset their password. |
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