CNX-001: CompTIA CloudNetX

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An administrator signed in to a cloud account on a shared computer but neglected to log out when the session ended. What type of security threat does this action create?

Explanation

An unattended authenticated administrator session lets another user act with the administrator’s elevated cloud permissions. Gaining or using higher-level permissions beyond one’s authorized level is privilege escalation.

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CISA: Privilege Escalation

CNX-001: CompTIA CloudNetX

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