XK0-005 Domain 2: Security

Which file limits login attempts in sshd?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. net.ipv4.ip_forward=0
  2. b. firewalld (nftables backend)
  3. c. auditd
  4. d. MaxAuthTries in sshd_config

Architectural breakdown & explanation

MaxAuthTries caps authentication attempts.

Correct answer(s): d. MaxAuthTries in sshd_config

Exam domain: Domain 2: Security (21% weight on the official guide).

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