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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
Define privilege in the context of computer security.
💡 Hint: Think about user actions permitted in a computer system.
Question 2
Easy
What is privilege escalation?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of unauthorized access.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is privilege escalation?
- A method to increase user productivity
- Unauthorized access to higher privilege levels
- A security protocol for data encryption
💡 Hint: Relate it to unauthorized user actions.
Question 2
True or False: Horizontal privilege escalation allows an attacker to gain administrative privileges.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider defining horizontal versus vertical escalation.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A company suffers a breach where an attacker gains access to a user account and accesses sensitive data of other users. Describe how this scenario exemplifies horizontal privilege escalation and discuss the potential consequences.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definitions and risks associated with different escalation types.
Question 2
An employee has administrative privileges but often forgets to update software, leading to a known vulnerability being exploited. Describe the risks this poses concerning privilege escalation.
💡 Hint: Relate the direct consequences of improper privilege management.
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