IT Security: Asset Inventory and Employee ID

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What is the main purpose of labeling laptops with asset inventory stickers?

To monitor employee browsing history

To associate laptops with employee IDs for security purposes (correct)

To create a backup of company data

To track employee work hours

What is a benefit of associating laptops with employee IDs?

To limit employee internet access

To monitor employee productivity

To notify the correct employee in case of a security incident (correct)

To track employee location

What type of identifier is typically found on an asset inventory sticker?

Serial number or barcode (correct)

IP address

Employee ID

Device password

What is a security benefit of associating laptops with employee IDs?

To account for company data when an employee leaves Signup and view all the answers

What can be done with an asset inventory sticker?

Associate it with an employee ID Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to associate laptops with employee IDs?

To notify the correct employee in case of a security incident Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a benefit of associating laptops with employee IDs?

Monitoring employee productivity Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a security incident occurs on a device?

The correct employee is notified and provided with necessary instructions Signup and view all the answers

What technique do attackers use to steal sensitive data from a target system or network?

Data exfiltration Signup and view all the answers

What can be done with a device that has an asset inventory sticker?

It can be associated with an employee ID Signup and view all the answers

Which security concept is the best reason for permissions on a human resources fileshare to follow the principle of least privilege?

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

What type of vulnerability has likely been exploited in the software if a security analyst discovers abnormal outbound traffic over random high ports?

Memory injection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of data exfiltration?

To steal sensitive data from a target system or network Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of least privilege related to?

Access control Signup and view all the answers

What type of attack is data exfiltration often used in?

Advanced persistent threat (APT) attack Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a security awareness program?

To educate employees on security best practices Signup and view all the answers

What type of vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to inject malicious code?

Memory injection Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor to consider when formulating a training curriculum plan for a security awareness program?

Channels by which the organization communicates with customers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a serverless framework?

Reduced operational costs Signup and view all the answers

What type of attack is being used by the attacker in the scenario?

Impersonating Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)?

To track changes to files and directories Signup and view all the answers

What is Whaling?

A type of phishing attack targeting high-profile individuals Signup and view all the answers

What benefit does a serverless framework provide to developers?

Ability to focus on application logic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of FIM?

To track changes to files and directories Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a cloud provider in a serverless framework?

The cloud provider handles server-side infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a serverless framework?

The cloud provider handles server-side infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)?

Ability to track changes to files and directories Signup and view all the answers

What is a false positive in vulnerability scanning?

A result that indicates a vulnerability or a problem when there is none Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a business email compromise (BEC) attack?

To request a fraudulent payment or wire transfer Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a business email compromise (BEC) attack?

It targets employees with access to company funds or sensitive information Signup and view all the answers

What is the scenario described in option A?

A business email compromise (BEC) attack Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the security analyst's test using nmap and a script?

To check for telnet encryption support Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the security analyst's test?

The telnet server supports encryption Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the reported vulnerability?

The reported vulnerability is a false positive Signup and view all the answers

What technique do attackers use in business email compromise (BEC) attacks?

Social engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of a business email compromise (BEC) attacker?

To request a fraudulent payment or wire transfer Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using containers in a constantly changing environment?

They are lightweight and portable Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of microservices architectures?

Faster and more frequent delivery of software features Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for a security analyst to accurately measure the overall risk to an organization when a new vulnerability is disclosed?

A full inventory of all hardware and software Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a full inventory of all hardware and software?

To prioritize remediation efforts Signup and view all the answers

What technique is used to verify the authenticity and integrity of code created by a company?

Code signing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of code signing?

To verify the authenticity and integrity of the code Signup and view all the answers

What is required to verify the digital signature used in code signing?

A public key Signup and view all the answers

Why is code signing important for a company?

To ensure the authenticity and integrity of the code Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using code signing?

It verifies the authenticity and integrity of the code Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Security Benefits of Asset Inventory Stickers

Labeling laptops with asset inventory stickers and associating them with employee IDs provides security benefits, including:
- Notifying the correct employee in case of a security incident, enabling quick containment and minimization of damage
- Accounting for company data when an employee leaves the organization

Data Exfiltration

Data exfiltration is a technique used in advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks to steal sensitive data by transmitting it through DNS queries and responses
A large number of unusual DNS queries to systems on the internet over short periods of time during non-business hours is a strong indicator of data exfiltration

Principle of Least Privilege

The principle of least privilege ensures data is protected from unauthorized access or disclosure, which is a key concept in confidentiality
Permissions on a human resources file share should follow the principle of least privilege to ensure confidentiality

Memory Injection Vulnerabilities

Memory injection vulnerabilities allow unauthorized code or commands to be executed within a software program, leading to abnormal behavior
This can be exploited by attackers to inject malicious code, and can be detected by unusual behavior such as generating outbound traffic over random high ports

Security Awareness Program

Factors to address when formulating a training curriculum plan for a security awareness program include:
- User-based training and awareness
- Prioritizing training based on job functions and roles

Risk Measurement

A full inventory of all hardware and software is essential for measuring the overall risk to an organization when a new vulnerability is disclosed
This allows the security analyst to identify which systems are affected by the vulnerability and prioritize remediation efforts

Code Signing

Code signing is a technique that uses cryptography to verify the authenticity and integrity of code created by a company
This ensures the authenticity of the code and can be used to verify the code's origin and integrity

Impersonation Attacks

Whaling is a type of phishing attack that targets high-profile individuals, such as executives, celebrities, or politicians
An attacker impersonating someone with authority or influence can trick the victim into performing an action, such as transferring money, revealing sensitive information, or clicking on a malicious link

File Integrity Monitoring

File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) is a method to secure data by detecting any changes or modifications to files, directories, or registry keys
FIM can help track any unauthorized or malicious changes to the data and verify the integrity and compliance of the data

Business Email Compromise Attack

A business email compromise (BEC) attack is a type of phishing attack that targets employees who have access to company funds or sensitive information
The attacker impersonates a trusted person, such as an executive, a vendor, or a client, and requests a fraudulent payment, a wire transfer, or confidential data

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This quiz assesses your understanding of IT security best practices, specifically asset inventory and employee ID association. Identify the security benefits of labeling laptops with asset inventory stickers and linking them to employee IDs.