What is correct permissions of directories in /store/ariel/events/payloads and /store/ariel/flows/payloads?

Question

Options

• A765
• B755
• C777
• D754

• A
  11% (4)
• B
  81% (30)
• C
  5% (2)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

755 is the standard secure permission for directories because it grants the owner full control (read/write/execute = 7), while group and others can read and traverse the directory (read/execute = 5) but cannot modify its contents. For directories, the execute bit is required to enter (traverse) the directory - without it, users cannot cd into it or access files within, even if they have read access.

• A (765) is wrong because it gives the group write permission (6 = rw-), allowing group members to create or delete files in the directory - a security risk not needed for these payload directories.
• C (777) is wrong because it grants everyone full read/write/execute access, which is a serious security vulnerability and violates the principle of least privilege.
• D (754) is wrong because others receive only read permission (4 = r--) with no execute bit, meaning they can see the directory listing but cannot enter it - breaking access to any files inside.

Memory tip: Think of 755 as the "directory default" - the owner gets the master key (7), while everyone else gets a read-only visitor pass with entry rights (5). If you see 777, think "danger zone"; if you see anything giving group/others a 6, think "who gave them write access?"

No community discussion yet for this question.