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What is a key characteristic of a 'fail open' system?
What is a key characteristic of a 'fail open' system?
- It destroys all data to ensure no unauthorized access occurs.
- It prioritizes security by blocking access during a failure.
- It prioritizes availability by remaining accessible during a failure. (correct)
- It immediately alerts administrators of the failure without any other action.
Which device operates by actively participating in processing and managing network traffic, making decisions based on inputs?
Which device operates by actively participating in processing and managing network traffic, making decisions based on inputs?
- A router (correct)
- An intrusion detection system
- A passive network sensor
- A network tap
What is the primary function of a jump server?
What is the primary function of a jump server?
- To directly expose production systems to external networks.
- To provide load balancing across multiple web servers.
- To cache frequently accessed data for faster retrieval.
- To act as a secure intermediary for accessing systems in a restricted network. (correct)
Why is it important that an IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) is placed 'in line' within a network?
Why is it important that an IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) is placed 'in line' within a network?
Which of the following is the primary function of a load balancer?
Which of the following is the primary function of a load balancer?
Which protocol is commonly used for port security and network access control, authenticating devices attempting to connect to a network?
Which protocol is commonly used for port security and network access control, authenticating devices attempting to connect to a network?
What is the primary function of a Web Application Firewall (WAF)?
What is the primary function of a Web Application Firewall (WAF)?
What is deep packet inspection, as utilized in Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)?
What is deep packet inspection, as utilized in Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)?
In the context of data protection, what is the key function of 'hashing'?
In the context of data protection, what is the key function of 'hashing'?
What is the relationship between RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and a hot site, relative to a cold site, in disaster recovery planning?
What is the relationship between RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and a hot site, relative to a cold site, in disaster recovery planning?
What is the primary purpose of implementing 'layered defense', also known as 'defense in depth'?
What is the primary purpose of implementing 'layered defense', also known as 'defense in depth'?
Which data state requires specialized encryption techniques like homomorphic encryption to protect data during active processing?
Which data state requires specialized encryption techniques like homomorphic encryption to protect data during active processing?
What is the main benefit of using a multi-cloud strategy for an organization's data and services?
What is the main benefit of using a multi-cloud strategy for an organization's data and services?
Which of the following is the least costly type of disaster recovery site, but also requires the longest time to become operational?
Which of the following is the least costly type of disaster recovery site, but also requires the longest time to become operational?
An organization that needs to comply with GDPR mandates must ensure what regarding its EU citizens' data?
An organization that needs to comply with GDPR mandates must ensure what regarding its EU citizens' data?
What is the primary goal of 'capacity planning' in the context of organizational resilience?
What is the primary goal of 'capacity planning' in the context of organizational resilience?
What does platform diversity in security architecture primarily aim to achieve?
What does platform diversity in security architecture primarily aim to achieve?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'failover test' in resilience and recovery planning?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'failover test' in resilience and recovery planning?
Consider a scenario where a company's primary data center faces a severe power outage due to a regional grid failure. Despite having a well-configured hot site, the recovery process is significantly delayed because the backup generators at the hot site fail to start. Which of the following resilience and recovery planning aspects was most likely overlooked, leading to this situation?
Consider a scenario where a company's primary data center faces a severe power outage due to a regional grid failure. Despite having a well-configured hot site, the recovery process is significantly delayed because the backup generators at the hot site fail to start. Which of the following resilience and recovery planning aspects was most likely overlooked, leading to this situation?
An organization implements a sophisticated data loss prevention (DLP) system. The system is tuned to identify and block the transmission of sensitive data outside the network. However, an attacker leverages a novel steganography technique to embed confidential data within seemingly innocuous image files, evading the DLP system's detection capabilities. Which of the following security measures would be most effective in mitigating this type of advanced threat?
An organization implements a sophisticated data loss prevention (DLP) system. The system is tuned to identify and block the transmission of sensitive data outside the network. However, an attacker leverages a novel steganography technique to embed confidential data within seemingly innocuous image files, evading the DLP system's detection capabilities. Which of the following security measures would be most effective in mitigating this type of advanced threat?
What is the primary goal of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems?
What is the primary goal of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems?
Which of the following is a key function of Network Access Control (NAC)?
Which of the following is a key function of Network Access Control (NAC)?
What is the primary benefit of Extended Detection and Response (XDR) compared to Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)?
What is the primary benefit of Extended Detection and Response (XDR) compared to Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)?
What is the main purpose of User Behavior Analytics (UBA)?
What is the main purpose of User Behavior Analytics (UBA)?
What is the concept of 'least privilege' in the context of Identity and Access Management (IAM)?
What is the concept of 'least privilege' in the context of Identity and Access Management (IAM)?
How does Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) typically function within a Single Sign-On (SSO) environment?
How does Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) typically function within a Single Sign-On (SSO) environment?
In the context of access control, what distinguishes Mandatory Access Control (MAC) from Discretionary Access Control (DAC)?
In the context of access control, what distinguishes Mandatory Access Control (MAC) from Discretionary Access Control (DAC)?
Which access control model assigns permissions based on predefined roles within an organization?
Which access control model assigns permissions based on predefined roles within an organization?
What is the key characteristic of Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) that differentiates it from other access control methods?
What is the key characteristic of Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) that differentiates it from other access control methods?
Imagine a scenario where a global corporation wants to implement highly granular access control to sensitive financial data. Access should be granted based on a combination of factors including the user's department, job role, location, the sensitivity level of the data, and even the time of day. Furthermore, the system needs to adapt dynamically to changes in these attributes. Which access control model is best suited for such a complex and adaptive requirement?
Imagine a scenario where a global corporation wants to implement highly granular access control to sensitive financial data. Access should be granted based on a combination of factors including the user's department, job role, location, the sensitivity level of the data, and even the time of day. Furthermore, the system needs to adapt dynamically to changes in these attributes. Which access control model is best suited for such a complex and adaptive requirement?
Which of the following is an example of 'something you are' in the context of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
Which of the following is an example of 'something you are' in the context of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
What is the primary benefit of implementing 'just-in-time' (JIT) permissions within a Privileged Access Management (PAM) system?
What is the primary benefit of implementing 'just-in-time' (JIT) permissions within a Privileged Access Management (PAM) system?
Which of the following is NOT a typical benefit of using password managers?
Which of the following is NOT a typical benefit of using password managers?
What is the main goal of regularly updating firmware on IoT devices?
What is the main goal of regularly updating firmware on IoT devices?
An organization's incident response plan includes a 'lessons learned' phase. What is the primary objective of this phase?
An organization's incident response plan includes a 'lessons learned' phase. What is the primary objective of this phase?
What is the purpose of a 'legal hold' in digital forensics?
What is the purpose of a 'legal hold' in digital forensics?
Which of the following is a critical component of change management procedures?
Which of the following is a critical component of change management procedures?
What is the key difference between 'guidelines' and 'policies' in security governance?
What is the key difference between 'guidelines' and 'policies' in security governance?
In quantitative risk analysis, what does the Annualized Rate of Occurrence (ARO) represent?
In quantitative risk analysis, what does the Annualized Rate of Occurrence (ARO) represent?
An organization has implemented network segmentation as a containment strategy during an incident response. However, lateral movement by the attacker is still occurring, but significantly slower. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason segmentation is not fully effective?
An organization has implemented network segmentation as a containment strategy during an incident response. However, lateral movement by the attacker is still occurring, but significantly slower. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason segmentation is not fully effective?
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