Cybersecurity - Security Architecture and Design
If a threat is rated in STRIDE as Spoofing and Elevation of Privilege, which security property is primarily at risk?
If a threat is rated in STRIDE as Spoofing and Elevation of Privilege, which security property is primarily at risk?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand Spoofing and Elevation of Privilege
Spoofing attacks target authentication by pretending to be someone else. Elevation of Privilege allows unauthorized access.Step 2: Identify security property affected
Both relate to authentication mechanisms being bypassed or compromised.Final Answer:
Authentication -> Option BQuick Check:
Spoofing = Authentication risk [OK]
Quick Trick: Spoofing attacks break authentication [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing authentication with confidentiality
- Assuming availability is affected
- Mixing integrity with authentication
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