How do cyber security systems protect against brute force attacks?

A brute force attack is a cybersecurity attack method that relies on an automated system to try a large number of possible combinations of usernames and passwords until the correct one is found, gaining unauthorized access to a system or data.

Countermeasures to prevent brute force attacks include:

1. Implementing account lockout policies that lock user accounts after a certain number of failed login attempts.
2. Using strong and complex passwords that are difficult for attackers to guess.
3. Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to require an additional verification step beyond just a password.
4. Limiting the number of login attempts within a certain period of time.
5. Implementing rate limiting to restrict the number of requests from a single source.
6. Monitoring and logging login attempts to detect and respond to suspicious activity.
7. Implementing security tools or services that can detect and block brute force attacks in real-time.
8. Regularly updating and patching software and systems to address vulnerabilities that could be exploited in brute force attacks.