Exam CISA topic 1 question 1074 discussion

I have looked over the question and the options again and I am changing my answer from Ｃ to Ｄ.　Using an emergency user ID can bypass normal access controls and audit trails, leading to security risks. It is crucial to maintain accountability and traceability in database management.

DBAs should not be allowed to perform the following activities: • Activities related to log capturing and the monitoring of DBA functions • End user activities • Security patch updates for the operating system

The answer should be between B and D because from CRM: "The DBA has the tools to establish controls over the database and the ability to override these controls. The DBA also has the capability of gaining access to all data, including production data. It is usually not practical to prohibit or completely prevent access to production data by the DBA." I choose B just because a user should not have administration right.

Administrative privileges are privileges that allow them to do anything they want with the database and are powerful privileges. Operational files belong to the owner of the data and should not be accessed by the administrator, so they should not be granted privileges.

Allowing a DBA to have end user responsibilities creates a conflict of interest and a security risk, as they could potentially manipulate or misuse the data or systems they are supposed to manage impartially. By keeping the roles of DBA and end user separate, an organization can better ensure the integrity and security of its database systems. The other options are generally part of a DBA's role: A. Accessing sensitive information: DBAs often need to access sensitive information as part of their job to manage and secure the database effectively.

Allowing a DBA to have end user responsibilities creates a conflict of interest and a security risk, as they could potentially manipulate or misuse the data or systems they are supposed to manage impartially. By keeping the roles of DBA and end user separate, an organization can better ensure the integrity and security of its database systems. The other options are generally part of a DBA's role: A. Accessing sensitive information: DBAs often need to access sensitive information as part of their job to manage and secure the database effectively.

A database administrator hould be prevented from accessing sensitive information without a legitimate business need. This principle is aligned with the concept of least privilege, which restricts access rights for users to the bare minimum permissions needed to perform their job functions. While DBA require elevated privileges to manage and maintain databases, their access should be carefully controlled, and unnecessary access to sensitive information should be restricted to minimize the risk of unauthorized access or misuse.

A. accessing sensitive information. Database administrators (DBAs) are responsible for managing and maintaining databases, ensuring their integrity, security, and performance. Preventing a DBA from accessing sensitive information is crucial to maintaining data security and privacy. DBAs should have access to the necessary tools and resources to perform their job functions, but measures should be in place to restrict their access to sensitive data that is not essential for their administrative tasks. Options B, C, and D are not necessarily things a DBA should be prevented from, and in some cases, they may be required to perform their duties effectively

The answer is C