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What is the main reason to follow the principle of least privilege in AWS IAM?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
AWS - Identity and Access Management
What is the main reason to follow the principle of least privilege in AWS IAM?
ATo create permanent access keys for all users
BTo allow users full access to all AWS services
CTo give users only the permissions they need to do their job
DTo disable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for easier access
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand least privilege concept

    Least privilege means giving users only the permissions they need, nothing more.

  2. Step 2: Identify correct option

    To give users only the permissions they need to do their job matches this concept by limiting permissions to what is necessary.

  3. Final Answer:

    To give users only the permissions they need to do their job -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Least privilege = minimal permissions [OK]
Quick Trick: Least privilege means minimal needed permissions only [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Giving users full access unnecessarily
  • Using permanent keys instead of temporary credentials
  • Ignoring MFA setup

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