Security Accounts Manager (SAM) and Access Control Entries (ACE)
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Which component of the security mechanism grants rights to execute specific processes in a network?

  • Security Accounts Manager (SAM) (correct)
  • Discretionary Access Control List (DACL)
  • Access Control Entries (ACE)
  • Local Security Authority (LSA)
  • What is the purpose of Access Control Entries (ACE) in the security mechanism?

  • Define permissions for accessing files (correct)
  • Validate access tokens
  • Control system access to files
  • Manage security descriptors
  • Which type of Access Control List (ACL) contains ACEs defining access to files or processes?

  • Local Security Authority (LSA)
  • Security Accounts Manager (SAM)
  • Discretionary Access Control List (DACL) (correct)
  • System Access Control List (SACL)
  • During the authorization process for threads and processes, what is validated by the Local Security Authority (LSA)?

    <p>Access tokens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is contained in access tokens besides the Security Identifier (SID) for threads and processes?

    <p>Other security-relevant information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Access Control Entries (ACE) in the security mechanism described in the text?

    <p>Defining access rights to files or processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the security mechanism is responsible for managing the permissions of users, groups, or processes?

    <p>Discretionary Access Control List (DACL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an access token in the authorization process for threads and processes?

    <p>Validating user identities during authentication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of security mechanisms, what is the primary role of the Security Accounts Manager (SAM)?

    <p>Granting rights to execute specific processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element plays a crucial role in the Privilege Escalation phase related to security mechanisms?

    <p>Access Tokens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a System Access Control List (SACL) from a Discretionary Access Control List (DACL) in terms of functionality?

    <p>SACL defines permissions for securable objects; DACL manages user access rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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