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AP Cybersecurity›Unit 1: Introduction to Security›Introduction to Security

Password Attacks and Authentication

Brute force and credential stuffing break weak or reused passwords; strong passwords and MFA stop them.

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Unit 1: Introduction to Security

  • The CIA Triad and Risk
  • Social Engineering and Phishing
  • Password Attacks and Authentication

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    Also called: password security, brute force attack, credential stuffing, multi factor authentication