9 Questions
What type of professional could a local hospital employ to test access to their system that contains sensitive medical data?
ethical hacker
What type of prevention strategy is the local hospital using by employing an ethical hacker?
preemptive prevention strategy
What is the difference between an active footprint and a passive footprint?
Active footprint is with the user's knowledge, passive footprint is without the user's knowledge
Which of the following is an example of an active footprint: submitting a post on a blog or a web server storing a user's IP address?
submitting a post on a blog
Which of the following is an example of a passive footprint: replying to a post thread on Facebook or a user's browser/search history?
a user's browser/search history
What is the purpose of monitoring current employees using digital footprints?
to ensure they are following company policies and to prevent any misconduct
What is the purpose of monitoring prospective employees using digital footprints?
to assess their suitability for the job and to ensure they have no history of misconduct
What is the purpose of using digital footprints for security?
to identify potential threats and prevent any harm to the general public
What is the purpose of businesses using digital footprints?
to improve marketing strategies and customer experience
Study Notes
Hospital Security Measures
- A local hospital may employ an ethical hacker to test access to their system containing sensitive medical data.
Prevention Strategy
- Employing an ethical hacker is a prevention strategy used by the local hospital.
Types of Footprints
Active Footprint
- An active footprint involves directly interacting with a system or network, leaving a visible trail.
- Examples of active footprints include:
- Submitting a post on a blog
- A user's IP address being stored on a web server
Passive Footprint
- A passive footprint involves gathering information about a system or network without directly interacting with it.
- Examples of passive footprints include:
- Replying to a post thread on Facebook
- A user's browser/search history
Monitoring Digital Footprints
Current Employees
- Monitoring current employees using digital footprints helps to identify potential security threats from within.
Prospective Employees
- Monitoring prospective employees using digital footprints helps to assess their trustworthiness before hiring.
Security Purpose
- Using digital footprints for security helps to identify vulnerabilities in a system or network.
Business Purpose
- Businesses use digital footprints to gather information about customers, competitors, or partners.
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