Password history is a policy that prevents users from reusing their previous passwords. This can mitigate password reuse by forcing users to create new and unique passwords every time they change their password.
Password reuse is a security risk because it makes it easier for attackers to guess or crack passwords that are used across multiple accounts or systems. Password history can be combined with other password policies, such as password length, complexity, and expiration, to enhance password security. References:
* Chapter 32 Explain Password Best Practices - CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ FC0-U61 Cert Guide
* Cybersecurity and End User Passwords | Cybersecurity | CompTIA
* Managing Password Policies - CompTIA Security+ SY0-401: 5.3
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