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Cybersecurity & Cryptography
Q17 / 100
What is the principle of least privilege?
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The correct answer is B) Granting users and processes only the permissions they need to perform their function — no more
B
Correct Answer
Granting users and processes only the permissions they need to perform their function — no more
Explanation
Least privilege limits damage from compromised accounts. If an employee's account is hijacked, they can only access what that role requires. Apply to users, service accounts, and application permissions.
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