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Which of these is a defense-in-depth strategy principle?

The correct answer is B. Provide the minimum permissions needed to perform job functions.. This principle is known as the Principle of Least Privilege, which is a core element of defense-in- depth strategies. It ensures users have only the access necessary to perform their tasks, limiting potential damage from compromised accounts or insider threats. Defense-in-depth i

Submitted by cyberguy42· Mar 6, 2026Security Concepts

Question

Which of these is a defense-in-depth strategy principle?

Options

  • AIdentify the minimum resource required per employee.
  • BProvide the minimum permissions needed to perform job functions.
  • CDisable administrative accounts to avoid unauthorized changes.
  • DAssign the least network privileges to segment network permissions.

How the community answered

(70 responses)
  • A
    1% (1)
  • B
    93% (65)
  • C
    4% (3)
  • D
    1% (1)

Explanation

This principle is known as the Principle of Least Privilege, which is a core element of defense-in- depth strategies. It ensures users have only the access necessary to perform their tasks, limiting potential damage from compromised accounts or insider threats. Defense-in-depth involves multiple layers of security controls, including administrative controls like policies enforcing least privilege, to reduce vulnerabilities and contain threats.

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