A data center's power architecture is designed to switch from the primary utility grid to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) during an outage, and then transfer to a long-term generator before the UPS is depleted. What security principle does this design best exemplify?
The described power system uses multiple, layered controls to ensure availability, which is a classic example of the defense in depth principle. The layers consist of the primary utility power, the short-term battery backup (UPS), and the long-term generator power. Each layer provides redundant protection in case another layer fails.
Fail-secure is a principle where a system fails in a way that maintains security, which often means blocking access or shutting down a service. This contradicts the goal of high availability in this power system scenario.
Least privilege is an access control principle that dictates users and processes should only have the minimum necessary permissions to perform their function.
Segregation of Duties (SoD) is a policy that requires more than one person to complete a critical task to prevent fraud and error.
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