CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Question

Which of the following statements BEST characterizes the principle of least privilege in a cloud environment?

Explanation

Least privilege limits permissions and connectivity to only what is necessary. A network segment that does not require Internet access should remain private, minimizing unnecessary external exposure.

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