Intermediate
AWS / Cloud Computing
Q77 / 100
What does "least privilege" mean as a security principle in AWS IAM policy design?
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The correct answer is A) Granting users and roles only the permissions necessary to perform their required tasks, and no more, to minimize the potential impact of compromised credentials or mistakes
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Correct Answer
Granting users and roles only the permissions necessary to perform their required tasks, and no more, to minimize the potential impact of compromised credentials or mistakes
Explanation
The principle of least privilege reduces security risk by ensuring identities have only the permissions they need; broader permissions increase the blast radius if credentials are compromised or misused.
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