ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
Which access control principle ensures that a user is granted only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their job functions?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Least privilege
Least privilege limits permissions to reduce the potential damage from accidents or attacks.
Answer analysis
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Least privilege
Why this is correct
Least privilege grants the minimum permissions required to perform a role.
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Need-to-know
Why it's wrong here
Need-to-know restricts access to data based on job necessity, even if the user has permissions.
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Defense in depth
Why it's wrong here
Defense in depth uses multiple layers of security controls.
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Separation of duties
Why it's wrong here
Separation of duties divides critical tasks among multiple people to prevent fraud.
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Access Control Fundamentals
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
Access control
Access control is the security practice of determining who or what is allowed to view, use, or enter a resource, and under what conditions.
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