Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 115

An organization has implemented a password complexity and an account lockout policy enforcing five incorrect logins tries within ten minutes. Network users have reported significantly increased account lockouts. Which of the following security principles is this company affecting?

Answer options

• A. Confidentiality
• B. Integrity
• C. Availability
• D. Authentication

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Availability, because the increased account lockouts hinder users' access to the system, impacting their ability to use network resources. Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authentication are not directly affected by this policy, as they pertain to data protection and user verification rather than access availability.