Certified Information Security Manager CISM · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 5
What type of attack involves obtaining high-level system authority through unauthorized methods?
- A A) Race condition
- B B) Privilege escalation
- C C) Salami
- D D) Social engineering
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Explanation: Privilege escalation involves obtaining higher-level system authority than originally granted, often through unauthorized methods and exploiting security flaws.Discussion
Think the marked answer is wrong, or have a better explanation? Share it below — comments appear after review.
You must be logged in to post a comment.
