Password guessing: The method where an unauthorized entity tries to gain access to a system by guessing the password. This is usually done through brute force methods (trying all possible combinations) or, more commonly, by using lists of commonly used passwords. Password guessing can be mitigated by enforcing complexity requirements and limiting the number of failed attempts.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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