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What is the main purpose of field-level security in Elasticsearch?

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Elasticsearch - Security
What is the main purpose of field-level security in Elasticsearch?
ATo control user access to the Elasticsearch cluster settings
BTo encrypt the entire Elasticsearch index
CTo limit the number of documents returned in a query
DTo restrict access to specific fields within documents
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand field-level security concept

    Field-level security restricts access to certain fields inside documents, hiding sensitive data.
  2. Step 2: Compare with other options

    Encryption and cluster settings control are different features; limiting documents is document-level security.
  3. Final Answer:

    To restrict access to specific fields within documents -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Field-level security = restrict fields [OK]
Quick Trick: Field-level security hides fields, not whole documents [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing field-level with document-level security
  • Thinking it encrypts data
  • Assuming it controls cluster access

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