Exam CS0-003 Topic 1 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's CS0-003 exam
Question #: 10
Topic #: 1
An organization was compromised, and the usernames and passwords of all em-ployees were leaked online.
Which of the following best describes the remedia-tion that could reduce the impact of this situation?

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Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires users to provide two or more pieces of evidence to verify their identity, such as a password, a PIN, a fingerprint, or a one-time code. MFA can reduce the impact of a credential leak because even if the attackers have the usernames and passwords of the employees, they would still need another factor to access the organization's systems and resources. Password changes, system hardening, and password encryption are also good security practices, but they do not address the immediate threat of compromised credentials.
References: CompTIA CySA+ Certification Exam Objectives, [What Is Multifactor Authentication (MFA)?]

by Corey at Mar 31, 2025, 06:56 AM

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