In computer science, Least privilege principle refers to which of the following?
- A. Malicious software disguised as legitimate software to trick users into installing it.
- B. A cryptographic technique used to verify the authenticity and integrity of a digital message or document.
- C. A security concept that restricts user access rights to only what is strictly necessary to perform their job. ✓
- D. A type of surveillance software that records every keystroke made on a computer to capture sensitive information.
Correct answer
C. A security concept that restricts user access rights to only what is strictly necessary to perform their job.
Explanation
Least privilege principle refers to a security concept that restricts user access rights to only what is strictly necessary to perform their job.