Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 50

What refers to legitimate users accessing networked services that would normally be restricted to them?

Answer options

• A. Spoofing
• B. Piggybacking
• C. Eavesdropping
• D. Logon abuse D

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Logon abuse occurs when legitimate users misuse their access rights to gain unauthorized access to restricted services. The other options like spoofing, piggybacking, and eavesdropping refer to different types of security threats that do not involve legitimate users misusing their privileges.