Which of the following is the BEST way to protect privileged accounts?

The correct answer is D. Multi-factor authentication (MFA). Privileged accounts are those that have elevated permissions or access to sensitive data or systems. They are often targeted by attackers who want to compromise the network or steal information. The best way to protect privileged accounts is to use multi-factor authentication (MF

Submitted by katya_ua· Mar 5, 2026Identity and Access Management

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Options

AQuarterly user access rights audits
BRole-based access control (RBAC)
CWritten supervisory approval
DMulti-factor authentication (MFA)

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A
9% (3)
B
6% (2)
C
3% (1)
D
82% (28)

Explanation

Privileged accounts are those that have elevated permissions or access to sensitive data or systems. They are often targeted by attackers who want to compromise the network or steal information. The best way to protect privileged accounts is to use multi-factor authentication (MFA), which requires the user to provide two or more pieces of evidence to prove their identity, such as a password, a token, a biometric, or a phone. MFA makes it harder for attackers to gain access to privileged accounts, even if they manage to steal or guess the password. MFA also provides an audit trail of who accessed the account and when.

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