CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-001) — Question 124

A company decides to move three of its business applications to different outsourced cloud providers. After moving the applications, the users report the applications time out too quickly and too much time is spent logging back into the different web-based applications throughout the day. Which of the following should a security architect recommend to improve the end-user experience without lowering the security posture?

Answer options

• A. Configure directory services with a federation provider to manage accounts.
• B. Create a group policy to extend the default system lockout period.
• C. Configure a web browser to cache the user credentials.
• D. Configure user accounts for self-service account management.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because extending the default system lockout period reduces the frequency of logouts, allowing users to stay logged in longer, thus improving their experience. Options A, C, and D do not directly address the issue of timeouts or frequent logins, making them less effective solutions for this scenario.