Questions and Answers
What strategy can be used to mitigate spoofing threats effectively?
What does the elevation of privileges refer to in cybersecurity?
What should be checked for assurance when dealing with identity providers?
Which action is important for logging administrative activities?
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What is a common risk associated with compromised identity providers?
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What can be a consequence of repudiation in the context of identity management?
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How can credential harvesting by malicious actors be prevented?
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What is a potential vulnerability when administrators access the console?
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What is the primary benefit of implementing Zero Trust (ZT) in relation to remote access?
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Which technology can mitigate the risk of lateral movement in a remote access environment?
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What risk remains a potential issue when accessing services via mobile devices?
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How can administrators further reduce the attack surface for remote workers?
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What role do micro-segmentation and network zones play in Role-Based Access Control?
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What kind of users typically require remote access in an organization?
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What is a primary concern when implementing remote access controls?
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What is a benefit of integrating opportunistic MFA with Zero Trust controls?
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What is the primary purpose of Zero Trust (ZT) policies in accessing services like HR portals?
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What does Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) help achieve in the context of Zero Trust policies?
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How do Zero Trust policies help mitigate supply chain risks when dealing with third-party service providers?
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What is one potential risk if staff does not configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for cloud service accounts?
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What does attribute-based access control (ABAC) help define within SaaS and PaaS services?
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What outcome may occur due to the lack of awareness regarding Zero Trust controls among staff?
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Why should access to root accounts in cloud services be tightly controlled?
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What is a significant limitation of Zero Trust policies regarding device access?
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Study Notes
PDP and PIP
- Malicious actors may attempt to spoof administrators to gain unauthorized access to administrative consoles.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) can mitigate spoofing threats through enhanced credential protection.
- Assurance checks should be performed to confirm that an administrator cannot access data from a different organization.
- Logging of all administrative actions should be implemented, with the option for customer log sharing for transparency.
IAM for ZT Users
- Identity providers may face compromises, leading to credential harvesting by malicious actors.
- Security assessments of identity providers ensure they are suitable for protecting user identities.
Remote Access and Third-Party Service Providers
- Zero Trust (ZT) policies can authenticate third-party users and determine necessary access privileges.
- Hiding unused assets prevents lateral movement, thereby reducing potential attack surfaces in supply chain risks.
Staff Access to Hybrid Environments
- Access to cloud service root accounts (AWS, Azure) must be strictly controlled to prevent misuse.
- The use of ZT policies ensures consistent security measures across all accounts and subscriptions.
- Transparency over cloud assets is reduced, thus minimizing the attack surface in public domains.
SaaS & PaaS
- Access to SaaS and PaaS is categorized into service-level access and feature-level access.
- Implementing Zero Trust facilitates Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) for defining access features within services.
Role-Based Access Control
- Organizations with network segments for different security needs can create role-based policies effectively.
- Example scenario: A soap manufacturing company restricts access to trade secrets exclusively for server administrators and ingredient engineers.
- Zero Trust helps prevent unauthorized movements using compromised credentials through device verification.
Remote Access Considerations
- Remote access is now common and includes employees, contractors, and suppliers, posing risks for lateral movement.
- Security can be bolstered using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and corporate cloud workstations.
- ZT enables administrators to limit remote access to only authorized applications and resources, reducing exposure.
- Device authentication is critical to validate user requests before granting access.
Access via Mobile Devices
- Organizations often provide services accessible from mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, emphasizing the need for robust security measures in mobile access management.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts in cybersecurity, focusing on spoofing, privilege elevation, and the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a countermeasure. Understand the responsibilities of administrators and the importance of security assurances from vendors. Test your knowledge on these critical topics.