Password history: A security feature that remembers a certain number of a user’s previous passwords to prevent them from reusing them. This can deter unauthorized access because it forces users to come up with new passwords regularly, making it more difficult for potential intruders to guess them.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D2: Access Controls
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