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What kind of security questions should I use?
The user’s current password. Common strings such as “123” or “password”. If the security questions are not used as part of the main authentication process, then consider periodically prompting the user to review their security questions and verify that they still know the answers.
Can a user write their own security question?
Allowing users to write their own security questions can result in them choosing very strong and unique questions that would be very hard for an attacker to guess. However, there is also a significant risk that users will choose weak questions.
What should be included in a computer security survey?
Long passwords having special characters, capital alphabets etc. are considered to be strong. A computer security survey should contain a question about what do the customers consider ideal. Regular Software Updates: Every software has glitches, glitches that are constantly improved.
What’s the best way to secure your computer?
Installing a firewall software in the computers is a step in the right direction of securing the computer. Unauthorized entities cannot access the computer which lessens the chances of hampering security. Is the administration monitoring your computer all the time?
How are security questions used in an authentication flow?
Security questions may be used as part of the main authentication flow to supplement passwords where MFA is not available. A typical authentication flow would be: The user enters their username and password. If the username and password are correct, the user is presented with the security question (s).
What’s the best way to deal with cyber threats?
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