This is a common security issue that is extremely hard to control in large environments. It occurs when a user
has more computer rights, permissions, and access than what is required for the tasks the user needs to fulfill.
What BEST describes this scenario?
A.
Excessive Rights
B.
Excessive Access
C.
Excessive Permissions
D.
Excessive Privileges
Explanation:
Privilege is a term used to describe what a user can do on a computer or system. It covers rights, access and
permissions. A user who has more computer rights, permissions, and access than what is required for thetasks the user needs to fulfill is said to have ‘excessive privileges’.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Rights are just one aspect of what a user can do with a computer or system. Access and permissions are
other aspects. Privileges cover all three.
B: Access is just one aspect of what a user can do with a computer or system. Rights and permissions are
other aspects. Privileges cover all three.
C: Permissions are just one aspect of what a user can do with a computer or system. Access and rights are
other aspects. Privileges cover all three.