Quiz Question 1 of 5
A small business hires a cybersecurity consultant to assess its security posture. The consultant advises the company to implement the principle of least privilege. Which of the following best describes this principle?
Choose the correct answer below:
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A
Every user should have the ability to access any system resource for efficiency.
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B
Access to critical systems should be restricted unless permission is requested each time.
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C
Only the minimum necessary access should be granted to users or systems to perform their job functions.
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D
System users should be allowed access only during predefined hours of the day.