NIST Password Storage Guidelines

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What is the main reason for implementing strong database security?

  • To prevent weak passwords
  • To prevent buffer overflow attacks
  • To prevent SQL injection attacks
  • To prevent unauthorized access to stored passwords (correct)

What is the main concern of Slavik Markovich regarding database configuration?

  • Frequency of buffer overflow attacks
  • Lack of security in database setup (correct)
  • Insufficient hashing of user passwords
  • Weak passwords used by administrators

What is the primary purpose of hashing users' passwords?

  • To protect administrators' credentials
  • To secure databases from common attacks
  • To prevent password database breaches
  • To protect users' passwords in case of a breach (correct)

According to NIST guidelines, who should have access to password storage databases?

<p>Only essential personnel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method used by attackers to gain access to systems?

<p>Exploiting insecure database setup (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Patreon's databases in 2015?

<p>They were breached and user passwords were stolen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to secure administrators' authentication credentials?

<p>To prevent unauthorized access to databases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of hashing users' passwords?

<p>It protects users' passwords in case of a breach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common weakness in database configuration?

<p>Initial setup of the database (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to follow NIST guidelines for password storage?

<p>To protect users' passwords in case of a breach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of securing password storage databases?

<p>To protect users' passwords in case of a breach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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