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200-201 Practice Question: A security administrator is implementing a…
A security administrator is implementing a privileged access management (PAM) solution. Which practice best enforces the principle of least privilege for administrators?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that monitoring or auditing alone satisfies least privilege, when in fact least privilege requires restricting access to the minimum necessary, not just observing it.
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Why each option matters
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Use Just-in-Time administration to grant temporary privileges
Just-in-Time (JIT) administration is the correct practice because it dynamically grants elevated privileges only for the duration of a specific task, then automatically revokes them. This directly enforces the principle of least privilege by ensuring administrators have no standing, permanent access beyond what is immediately needed. In contrast, shared accounts, permanent rights, or mere monitoring all leave excessive or uncontrolled privileges in place.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Create shared admin accounts for the team
Why it's wrong here
Shared accounts reduce accountability and auditability.
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Use Just-in-Time administration to grant temporary privileges
Why this is correct
JIT grants access only for the duration of a task.
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Grant permanent admin rights to all senior administrators
Why it's wrong here
Permanent rights violate least privilege.
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Monitor admin activity without restricting access
Why it's wrong here
Monitoring without restriction does not enforce least privilege.
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