From the course: CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) Cert Prep

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Fail secure and fail safe

Fail secure and fail safe

From the course: CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) Cert Prep

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Fail secure and fail safe

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- Fail Secure is a security principle that ensures a system defaults to a secure state in the event of a failure. This means that when a system encounters an error or malfunction, it locks down, or it denies access to protect sensitive data and resources from any unauthorized access. The primary goal of a fail secure configuration is to prioritize security over availability, making sure that even during a failure, the system remains protected. Some key characteristics of fail secure is in a fail-secure state, the system denies access to all users, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data and resources, Security prioritization, where the system prioritizes security over availability, as mentioned. Default to a secure state, it defaults to the most restrictive settings, requiring explicit authorization for any access. Benefits being enhanced security, reducing the attack surface, and protecting confidential data. Some challenges of a fail-secure implementation is reduced…

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