Multiple choice technology security

Which group characteristic or practice should be avoided?

  1. Account groupings based on duties

  2. Group accounts

  3. Distribution of privileges to members of the group

  4. Assigning an account to multiple groups
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Group accounts should be avoided because they destroy individual accountability by allowing multiple people to share the same credentials. When a group account is used, it's impossible to determine which specific individual performed an action, violating the principle of individual accountability essential for security and compliance. Account groupings based on duties (A), distributing privileges to group members (C), and assigning accounts to multiple groups (D) are all valid security practices when combined with individual user accounts.

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