Practice Goals Of Protection (10.1.1.1) - Protection and Security - Operating Systems
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Goals of Protection

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main goal of prevention mechanisms in operating systems?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if someone unauthorized tries to access your files.

Question 2 Easy

Define the Principle of Least Privilege.

💡 Hint: Consider the concept of giving rights—would you give someone more than what they need?

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Question 1

What is a crucial goal of protection mechanisms in operating systems?

Ensuring development speed
Preventing malicious access
Maximizing user access

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if someone unfriendly tries to edit your files.

Question 2

The Principle of Least Privilege states that...

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider who you would trust to make critical changes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a security policy for a small office environment with three roles: employee, manager, and IT admin. Outline access levels for each role.

💡 Hint: Think about responsibilities and what each could do in their roles.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of not applying the Principle of Least Privilege in a healthcare system managing patient information.

💡 Hint: Consider the trust involved when handling personal data!

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