SY0-301 · Question #636
Which of the following access controls enforces permissions based on data labeling at specific levels?
The correct answer is A. Mandatory access control. Mandatory Access Control (MAC) enforces access decisions based on security labels and classification levels assigned to both subjects and objects, not at the owner's discretion.
Question
Which of the following access controls enforces permissions based on data labeling at specific levels?
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- AMandatory access control
- BSeparation of duties access control
- CDiscretionary access control
- DRole based access control
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(26 responses)- A92% (24)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
Mandatory Access Control (MAC) enforces access decisions based on security labels and classification levels assigned to both subjects and objects, not at the owner's discretion.
MAC uses security labels such as Top Secret, Secret, and Unclassified assigned to data and users, and access is granted only when the subject's clearance level meets or exceeds the object's classification. This enforcement is system-controlled and cannot be overridden by data owners, making it suitable for environments requiring strict data compartmentalization. The question's phrase 'data labeling at specific levels' directly describes the MAC model.
Separation of duties is an administrative control that divides responsibilities among multiple people to prevent fraud, not a label-based access enforcement mechanism.
Discretionary Access Control (DAC) allows data owners to set permissions at their own discretion using ACLs, without enforcing classification labels.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) grants permissions based on a user's organizational role, not on data classification labels.
Concept tested: Mandatory Access Control with security label enforcement
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/mandatory_access_control
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