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What does the least privilege principle mean in AWS security?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
AWS - Identity and Access Management
What does the least privilege principle mean in AWS security?
AUsers get only the permissions they need to do their job
BUsers get full access to all AWS services
CUsers share passwords to access resources
DUsers can access resources without authentication
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand the principle meaning

    The least privilege principle means giving users only the minimum permissions they need.
  2. Step 2: Compare options to principle

    Only Users get only the permissions they need to do their job matches this by limiting permissions to what is needed.
  3. Final Answer:

    Users get only the permissions they need to do their job -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Least privilege = minimal needed access [OK]
Quick Trick: Least privilege means minimum permissions needed [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking least privilege means full access
  • Confusing least privilege with no access
  • Assuming password sharing is secure

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