CAF-3 · Chapter 16 · Question 5 of 15
A junior database administrator was inadvertently given superuser administrative rights. While trying to clean up old files, they accidentally deleted a critical customer database. To prevent this, the company should have implemented:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Explanation
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a crucial part of Access Controls. It involves restricting, monitoring, and limiting elevated administrative rights to prevent misuse or accidental damage by highly privileged users
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