Match the cybersecurity threat to the following control activity:
-Ensure that the information system enforces minimum password complexity of specified case sensitivity, character numbers, and mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, including minimum requirements for each type.
A) Brute-force attack
B) On-path attack
C) IP spoofing
D) Tailgating

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Ensuring minimum password complexity, including case sensitivity, character numbers, and a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, directly combats brute-force attacks by making it significantly harder for attackers to guess passwords through repeated trial-and-error attempts.

Match the Cybersecurity Threat to the Following Control Activity