ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist — Question 3

Multiuser accounts and shared passwords inherently carry which of the following risks?

Answer options

• A. Privilege escalation
• B. Buffer overflow
• C. Unauthorized access
• D. Race conditions

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as shared passwords can lead to unauthorized access by allowing multiple users to log in with the same credentials, increasing the risk of misuse. Options A, B, and D do not directly relate to the risks posed by shared passwords and multiuser accounts, as they pertain to other security vulnerabilities.