A security administrator is concerned about the strength of user’s passwords. The company does not want to
implement a password complexity policy. Which of the following can the security Administrator implement to
mitigate the risk of an online password attack against users with weak passwords?

A.
Increase the password length requirements

B.
Increase the password history

C.
Shorten the password expiration period

D.
Decrease the account lockout time

Explanation:
Reducing the password expiration period will require passwords to be changed at the end of that period. A
password needs to be changed if it doesn’t meet the compliance requirements of the company’s password
policy, or is evidently insecure. It will also need to be changed if it has been reused, or due to possible
compromise as a result of a system intrusion. This will give online password attackers less time to crack the
weak passwords.