Practice Privilege - 4.1 | Module 3: Authentication, Authorization, and Privilege Management | Introductory Cyber Security
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of privilege in computer security?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what a user can do within a system.

Question 2

Easy

Name one example of a low-level privilege.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what a standard user is allowed to do.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the term 'privilege' refer to in computer security?

  • Authorized capability to perform actions
  • Unauthorized access
  • A type of malware

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about actions a user is permitted to do.

Question 2

True or False: Horizontal privilege escalation allows an attacker to gain higher-level permissions than they currently possess.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the word 'horizontal' β€” does it mean going up or staying level?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a scenario illustrating how an attacker could exploit a software vulnerability for privilege escalation. Focus on the type of vulnerability exploited and the potential impacts.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider vulnerabilities found in applications and how they might be manipulated.

Question 2

Propose a strategy to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation in an organization. Include policies, procedures, and technologies to be implemented.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about controls that limit unnecessary access and enhance security.

Challenge and get performance evaluation