Most access violations are:

The correct answer is A. Accidental. Industry research and security studies consistently show that the majority of access violations are unintentional - caused by user error, misconfiguration, misunderstanding of policies, or inadvertent actions rather than deliberate malicious intent. While insider threats and…

Submitted by packet_pusher· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

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AAccidental
BCaused by internal hackers
CCaused by external hackers
DRelated to Internet

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Explanation

Industry research and security studies consistently show that the majority of access violations are unintentional - caused by user error, misconfiguration, misunderstanding of policies, or inadvertent actions rather than deliberate malicious intent. While insider threats and external hackers do exist and receive significant attention, they represent a smaller proportion of total access violations. This is why security awareness training and clear access policies are emphasized: most violations can be prevented through education rather than purely technical controls.

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