Human Resources Security in Cybersecurity

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Which of the following is a stage in the employee lifecycle?

Recruitment (correct)

Sales

Marketing

Finance

What is the purpose of confidentiality and acceptable use agreements?

To protect the data and privacy of the job seeker (correct)

To reveal information about the company's IT infrastructure

To outline the responsibilities of the job seeker

To provide security education and training

What should online job description postings avoid revealing?

Information about the company's IT infrastructure (correct)

The company's commitment to security

The position responsibilities

The mission of the organization

Why should job candidates never gain access to secured areas during an interview?

To avoid revealing too much about the company Signup and view all the answers

What should organizations do to protect themselves when screening prospective employees?

Run extensive background checks on potential employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of running extensive background checks on potential employees?

To protect the data and privacy of the job seeker Signup and view all the answers

What are the risks of online employment ads?

Revealing information about the company's IT infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between cybersecurity and personnel practices?

Personnel practices play a crucial role in cybersecurity Signup and view all the answers

What should companies do to protect the data and privacy of job seekers?

Run extensive background checks Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in security education, training, and awareness programs?

Confidentiality and acceptable use agreements Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the government clearance process involves the granting or denial of clearance at a specific level?

Adjudication phase Signup and view all the answers

What is user provisioning?

Creating user accounts and group memberships Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided to a new employee during the onboarding phase?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement?

To protect sensitive information Signup and view all the answers

What is an acceptable use agreement?

A policy contract between the company and information systems user Signup and view all the answers

According to NIST, what is the importance of security education and training?

To train employees on cybersecurity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the background check phase?

To gather only relevant information about the work employees perform Signup and view all the answers

What falls under FERPA in the context of background checks?

Educational records Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern during the termination phase?

The disclosure of sensitive information by the terminated employee Signup and view all the answers

Why is training workers to defend against social engineering attacks important?

To protect sensitive information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about security awareness campaigns?

They are a form of training Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when advertising job openings online to protect security?

Take care not to give away any information that could compromise security Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an acceptable use agreement?

To define data classifications and handling standards Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the employee life cycle?

Recruitment, onboarding, user provisioning Signup and view all the answers

How should termination be handled to ensure security?

Lock the employee out of all systems before informing them Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of background checks in the hiring process?

To screen job candidates Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between security awareness and security training?

Security awareness focuses on changing employee behavior, while security training teaches skills Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do before receiving access to systems and equipment?

Sign an acceptable use agreement Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided during job interviews to protect security?

Giving away too much company information Signup and view all the answers

What does user provisioning involve?

Creating user accounts and group memberships Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a stage in the employee lifecycle?

What is the purpose of confidentiality and acceptable use agreements?

What should online job description postings avoid revealing?

Why should job candidates never gain access to secured areas during an interview?

What should organizations do to protect themselves when screening prospective employees?

What is the purpose of running extensive background checks on potential employees?

What are the risks of online employment ads?

What is the relationship between cybersecurity and personnel practices?

What should companies do to protect the data and privacy of job seekers?

What should be included in security education, training, and awareness programs?

Which phase of the government clearance process involves the granting or denial of clearance at a specific level?

What is user provisioning?

What should be provided to a new employee during the onboarding phase?

What is the purpose of a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement?

What is an acceptable use agreement?

According to NIST, what is the importance of security education and training?

What is the purpose of the background check phase?

What falls under FERPA in the context of background checks?

What is the main concern during the termination phase?

Why is training workers to defend against social engineering attacks important?

Which of the following is NOT true about security awareness campaigns?

What should be done when advertising job openings online to protect security?

What is the purpose of an acceptable use agreement?

What is included in the employee life cycle?

How should termination be handled to ensure security?

What is the purpose of background checks in the hiring process?

What is the main difference between security awareness and security training?

What should employees do before receiving access to systems and equipment?

What should be avoided during job interviews to protect security?

What does user provisioning involve?

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