Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals 200-201 Exam Questions
Which security principle is violated by running all processes as root or administrator?
Correct Answer: A
Running all processes as root or administrator violates the principle of least privilege, which states that users and processes should be granted only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their specific role or function within an organization. Running all processes as root or administrator gives them full access and control over the system, which increases the risk of unauthorized actions, malicious attacks, and accidental errors. It also makes it easier for attackers to escalate their privileges and compromise the system. References:
Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) v1.0, Module 1: Security Concepts, Lesson 1.2: Security Principles
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate Overview, Exam Topics, 1.1 Explain the CIA triad