How can a System Administrator enforce password policies in Smartsheet?

The enforcement of password policies in Smartsheet is primarily achieved through the establishment of password expiration rules and complexity requirements. This option allows a System Administrator to define parameters such as the minimum length of passwords, the requirement for a mix of characters (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols), and the intervals at which passwords must be changed.

Having these rules in place is crucial for maintaining the security of user accounts and protecting sensitive information within the platform. By requiring complex passwords, the risk of account breaches due to easily guessable passwords is significantly reduced, while the password expiration policy ensures that even if a password is compromised, the window of opportunity for unauthorized access is limited.

The other options, while related to security, do not specifically address the core aspects of password policy enforcement. For example, account recovery options assist users in regaining access to their accounts but do not govern how passwords are created or maintained. Limiting the number of login attempts can help prevent brute-force attacks but does not enforce how strong or secure the password itself is. Biometric authentication adds an additional security layer but is not a method for establishing baseline password policies. Therefore, the option that best addresses the enforcement of password policies is the establishment of expiration rules and complexity requirements.