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ISC2 CC Practice Question: A security analyst discovers that an employee…
A security analyst discovers that an employee shared their password with a colleague to complete a task. Which security principle has been violated?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Accountability
Accountability relies on unique identification. Password sharing breaks this link.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Availability
Why it's wrong here
Availability ensures systems are accessible, not compromised by password sharing.
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Confidentiality
Why it's wrong here
Confidentiality protects data, but the issue here is about identity.
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Integrity
Why it's wrong here
Integrity ensures data accuracy, not directly related to password sharing.
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Accountability
Why this is correct
Password sharing undermines accountability because actions cannot be tied to a specific individual.
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