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EC-Council 212-89 Exam - Topic 2 Question 45 Discussion

Posted by Ezekiel on Jul 09, 2023 at 09:33 AM

Eric works as a system administrator in ABC organization. He granted privileged users with unlimited permissions to access the systems. These privileged users can misuse

their rights unintentionally or maliciously or attackers can trick them to perform malicious activities.

Which of the following guidelines helps incident handlers to eradicate insider attacks by privileged users?

Suggested Answer: A

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Timothy 11 months ago
C is the way to go for sure, accountability is key!
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Layla 11 months ago
Wait, are we really not using encryption? That sounds risky!
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Leah 11 months ago
A and B are just bad ideas, no way!
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Jame 11 months ago
I disagree, D seems more relevant to accountability.
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Gennie 12 months ago
Definitely C! Default accounts are a huge risk.
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Aliza 12 months ago
I recall that enabling default accounts can lead to security issues, so I would lean towards option C as a guideline to prevent insider threats.
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Felix 1 year ago
I think we practiced a question about restricting access for admins, which might relate to option B. But that seems risky too.
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Sommer 1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like allowing unique accounts is crucial for tracking actions. Maybe option D is the right choice?
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Lavelle 1 year ago
I remember discussing the importance of accountability for privileged users, so I think option C makes sense.
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Hannah 1 year ago
I'm a little unsure about this one. The options seem to cover different aspects of portfolio management, but I'm not totally clear on how they relate to the specific concept of Guardrails. I'll have to review my notes to see if I can narrow it down.
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Terrilyn 1 year ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward. I'll need to carefully review the different Windows versions and their upgrade paths to Windows 10 Enterprise.
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Virgina 1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Let me re-read the question and the choices to make sure I understand what's being asked.
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Leoma 1 year ago
I don't know if just extending the WS-Policy assertion is enough to handle false complaints. It seems like there should be more security measures involved.
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Heidy 1 year ago
I bet the right answer is 'All of the above' - just to see who's paying attention!
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Annalee 1 year ago
↳ replying to Heidy
User 3: Yeah, it's important to have accountability in place for privileged users.
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Vanesa 1 year ago
↳ replying to Heidy
User 2: I agree, that sounds like a good guideline to prevent insider attacks.
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France 1 year ago
↳ replying to Heidy
User 1: I think the answer is C) Do not enable the default administrative accounts to ensure accountability.
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Olene 1 year ago
Option D, really? Not letting admins use unique accounts during installation? That's like saying 'Hey, please hack us!' Definitely going with C on this one.
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Albert 1 year ago
↳ replying to Olene
User4: User1: Option D seems risky.
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Portia 1 year ago
↳ replying to Olene
User3: I agree, C sounds like the safer choice.
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Geraldo 1 year ago
↳ replying to Olene
User2: User Comment: Option D, really? Not letting admins use unique accounts during installation? That's like saying 'Hey, please hack us!' Definitely going with C on this one.
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Sharita 1 year ago
↳ replying to Olene
User1: Option D seems risky.
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Thomasena 1 year ago
↳ replying to Olene
User 4: I'm with the majority here, C is definitely the way to go to eradicate insider attacks by privileged users.
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Stephanie 1 year ago
↳ replying to Olene
User 3: Geraldine and Stephanie make good points. C seems like the safest choice to prevent insider attacks by privileged users.
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Geraldine 1 year ago
↳ replying to Olene
User 2: Geraldine is right, Option D sounds risky. I agree with C, enabling default administrative accounts for accountability.
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Bernardo 1 year ago
↳ replying to Olene
User 1: Option D, really? Not letting admins use unique accounts during installation? That's like saying 'Hey, please hack us!'
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Tresa 1 year ago
Haha, are they serious? Option A about not using encryption on backup tapes? That's like leaving the keys in the car and hoping no one steals it.
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Kerry 1 year ago
I disagree. I think the answer is A) Do not use encryption methods to prevent administrators and privileged users from accessing backup tapes and sensitive information. It's important to restrict access to sensitive data.
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Brent 2 years ago
I agree with Grover. Having default administrative accounts enabled can lead to insider attacks. It's important to have accountability.
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Grover 2 years ago
I think the answer is C) Do not enable the default administrative accounts to ensure accountability. It makes sense to have unique accounts for administrators.
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Howard 2 years ago
Whoa, this is a tough one. I'm going with option B - not controlling access for admins? That's just begging for a security breach!
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Jamie 1 year ago
↳ replying to Howard
User2: Agreed, giving unlimited permissions without any control is a recipe for disaster.
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Cecily 1 year ago
↳ replying to Howard
User1: I think option B is a bad idea too. Admins should definitely have controlled access.
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Cecil 2 years ago
Option C is clearly the correct answer. Disabling default admin accounts is crucial for accountability. Letting privileged users have unlimited access is just asking for trouble.
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Janey 1 year ago
↳ replying to Cecil
That's a good point. It's always better to have separate accounts for different levels of access.
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Melda 1 year ago
↳ replying to Cecil
I think option D could also be helpful. Using unique accounts for administrators adds an extra layer of security.
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Meghan 1 year ago
↳ replying to Cecil
Absolutely, accountability is key when it comes to privileged users. It's important to limit their access.
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Bronwyn 1 year ago
↳ replying to Cecil
I agree, option C is definitely the best choice. Default admin accounts should always be disabled.
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Sherell 2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think option D could also be a good choice. Using unique accounts for administrators during installation can help track their activities.
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Lasandra 2 years ago
I agree with Deeanna. It's important to have accountability in place to prevent insider attacks by privileged users.
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Deeanna 2 years ago
I think option C is the best choice. Enabling default administrative accounts can help ensure accountability.
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