Practice - Impact of Privilege Escalation
Practice Questions
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What are the two types of privilege escalation?
💡 Hint: Think about gaining access that is equal or higher.
What does the principle of least privilege mean?
💡 Hint: It’s all about limiting access permissions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is privilege escalation?
💡 Hint: Focus on the meaning of gaining control.
True or False: Horizontal privilege escalation allows an attacker to gain higher administrative privileges.
💡 Hint: Reflect on different levels of access.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a scenario where a web service is hacked. Describe how an attacker might utilize privilege escalation and the subsequent steps they could take to achieve lateral movement within a network.
💡 Hint: Consider the steps an attacker would logically take once they have admin access.
Critically evaluate how implementing strict password policies could mitigate risks associated with privilege escalation. Discuss both the benefits and potential challenges.
💡 Hint: Think about user behavior and system security balance.
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