9.2 User Authentication and Access Control

Content

• Overview and Objectives
  • Learning Objectives
  • Real-world Context
• PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules)
• Password Policy Enforcement and Complexity Requirements
• Account Lockout and Intrusion Detection
• Common Pitfalls
• Recommended Reading
• Assessment
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • Short Answer Questions

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Updated 2026-01-26