Given a file containing sensitive data and residing in a Linux operating system with some users who should not have access to the data, would setting the file's permissions to rw-rw-rw - cause a potential security issue? a. yes, because other users can read and modify the file b. no, because no users can execute the file c. no, because other users cannot modify the file d. yes, because all users have full permissions for the file

Option a. yes, because other users can read and modify the file.

Explanation:

When a file contains sensitive data in a Linus operating system with some users rw - rw-rw - cause a potential security issue. It will also affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This trio also knows as CIA. CIA is a model used to guide the information for security within the organization. This model also considered as AIC (availability, integrity, and confidentially) to overcome the confusion with the Central Intelligence Agency. The elements of the CIA are the most crucial components of security. This model also affects because everyone can read and write sensitive data so that there is no sensitivity left.

a. yes, because other users can read and modify the file

Explanation:

rw-rw-rw-

r means: read permission

w means: write permission

x means: execute permission

rw - means that the users can read and write the file but cannot execute the file.

first part rw - is for the owner, the second part is for the group and the third rw - is for other users.

Here w is used for write or edit permission.

Setting the file's permissions to rw-rw-rw - can cause a potential security issue because users have the permission to read and also modify and edit the file containing sensitive data.