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What is the endpoint referring to in the context of security?
What is the endpoint referring to in the context of security?
- Cloud storage services
- Cybersecurity software
- Network routers and servers
- Devices used for daily work (correct)
What is the primary concern of the IT security team regarding applications on endpoints?
What is the primary concern of the IT security team regarding applications on endpoints?
- Network bandwidth
- System performance
- Malware and vulnerabilities (correct)
- User productivity
What is the purpose of defining what applications are allowed or not allowed on a particular endpoint?
What is the purpose of defining what applications are allowed or not allowed on a particular endpoint?
- To create a more secure and stable environment (correct)
- To enhance user experience
- To improve system performance
- To reduce network traffic
What might happen if a user downloads software from a third-party website?
What might happen if a user downloads software from a third-party website?
What is one philosophy on how to implement application control on endpoints?
What is one philosophy on how to implement application control on endpoints?
What is the characterization of an approved list of applications for endpoint control?
What is the characterization of an approved list of applications for endpoint control?
What is the purpose of a deny list in endpoint security?
What is the purpose of a deny list in endpoint security?
What happens to an application when anti-malware software detects it as malicious?
What happens to an application when anti-malware software detects it as malicious?
How can a hash be used to control application execution?
How can a hash be used to control application execution?
What is the purpose of a digital signature in application execution?
What is the purpose of a digital signature in application execution?
How can limiting permissions to specific folders enhance security?
How can limiting permissions to specific folders enhance security?
What is the purpose of setting a policy based on zones in endpoint security?
What is the purpose of setting a policy based on zones in endpoint security?
What type of devices are referred to as endpoints in the context of security?
What type of devices are referred to as endpoints in the context of security?
Why is it important to control what applications are running on an endpoint?
Why is it important to control what applications are running on an endpoint?
What is the responsibility of the IT security team regarding endpoints?
What is the responsibility of the IT security team regarding endpoints?
What is the risk of downloading software from a third-party website?
What is the risk of downloading software from a third-party website?
What is the goal of creating an approved list of applications for endpoint control?
What is the goal of creating an approved list of applications for endpoint control?
What is the result of restricting applications on an endpoint?
What is the result of restricting applications on an endpoint?
What is the purpose of a blocklist in endpoint security?
What is the purpose of a blocklist in endpoint security?
What happens to an application when endpoint security software recognizes it as malicious?
What happens to an application when endpoint security software recognizes it as malicious?
What is the benefit of limiting the permissions to specific folders on a storage device?
What is the benefit of limiting the permissions to specific folders on a storage device?
What is the purpose of setting a policy based on zones in endpoint security?
What is the purpose of setting a policy based on zones in endpoint security?
What is the purpose of digital signatures in application execution?
What is the purpose of digital signatures in application execution?
What is the primary purpose of the IT security team in relation to endpoint security?
What is the primary purpose of the IT security team in relation to endpoint security?
