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Your organization is planning to enhance the security of its endpoints by implementing a Windows Local Admin Password Solution (LAPS). As a cybersecurity architect, you are tasked with conducting a comprehensive evaluation of LAPS to ensure it meets the organization's security, operational, and financial requirements. Consider the following scenario: The organization has a mixed environment of Windows and non-Windows devices, uses a variety of security solutions, and operates under strict compliance regulations. The IT team is concerned about the operational impact and the total cost of ownership. Which of the following factors is MOST critical to evaluate when considering the implementation of LAPS? (Choose one.)
Explanation:
While all the factors listed are important when evaluating the implementation of LAPS, the most critical factor is its capability to generate and manage strong, unique passwords for local administrator accounts across all endpoints. This is the core functionality of LAPS and directly addresses the primary security concern of using weak or repeated passwords for local admin accounts, which is a common attack vector. Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations is also a key consideration, as it validates the effectiveness of LAPS in enhancing the organization's security posture. The other options, while relevant, are secondary to the primary security benefit provided by LAPS.