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ISC2 CC Practice Question: A security analyst notices that a user has been…
A security analyst notices that a user has been granted access to files beyond their job function. Which principle is violated?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Least privilege
Least privilege requires that users be granted only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their duties. The scenario shows excessive access, directly violating this principle.
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Least privilege
Why this is correct
Correct. Excessive access violates the least privilege principle.
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Authentication
Why it's wrong here
Authentication verifies identity; it is not violated by excessive file access.
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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation prevents denial of actions; not related to access levels.
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Accountability
Why it's wrong here
Accountability ensures actions can be traced; not directly violated by excessive permissions.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Least privilege
Least privilege is a security principle that means giving users, systems, or programs only the minimum permissions they need to do their job and nothing more.
Key term
User
A user is any person, system, or device that interacts with an IT service, resource, or identity system, typically authenticated through credentials and authorized to perform specific actions.
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