Recognizing Social Engineering Situations

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What is one of the threats posed by employees setting up wireless networks at home?

Improved network speed

Vulnerability due to lack of encryption (correct)

Enhanced data protection

Increased network security

Why do some home users prefer wireless networks over wired ones according to the text?

To reduce the risk of network threats

For easy setup and usability (correct)

For better data privacy

To enhance network speed

What is a common issue with many home users who set up multiple computers at home?

Lack of network availability

Excessive network speed

Failure to secure the network properly (correct)

Difficulty in connecting devices

How does the scenario with the engineer's wireless router contribute to network vulnerability?

By not securing the laptops with WEP Signup and view all the answers

What operating system is mentioned to be running on an employee's home workstation in the text?

Windows 98 Signup and view all the answers

Why do employees who care about aesthetics or don't want to pull wires usually set up wireless networks at home?

To avoid visible cables and wires Signup and view all the answers

What should be the approach when the vice president asks for a password?

Assume the person is a potential intruder Signup and view all the answers

Which measure is not sufficient on its own to prevent social engineering attacks?

Environmental controls Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice for preventing social engineering attacks mentioned in the text?

All employees should have a security mind-set and question suspicious situations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an item useful in preventing social engineering attacks?

Encouraging employees to handle waste disposal themselves Signup and view all the answers

Why is a combination of technical, operational, and environmental controls along with user awareness training necessary to prevent attacks?

Technical controls alone are inadequate Signup and view all the answers

What role does security awareness training play in preventing social engineering attacks?

Enhances employees' ability to identify and respond to potential threats Signup and view all the answers

What type of IDS monitors communications on a host-by-host basis?

Host-based IDSs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of IDS is good at detecting unauthorized file modifications and user activity?

Host-based IDSs Signup and view all the answers

What do network-based IDSs try to locate that firewalls might have missed?

Packets not allowed on the network Signup and view all the answers

Why are host-based and network-based IDSs considered complementary to each other?

They cover different strengths and weaknesses Signup and view all the answers

In the context of IDS alerting, what is essential for network administrators to have in place?

Incident response plans Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the forms of response suggested when an IDS alerts of an ongoing attack attempt?

Redirecting or misdirecting the attacker Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Private SQL Area located in a Dedicated Server Environment?

PGA Signup and view all the answers

What does the Session Memory store?

Session variables and other session information Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of SQL Work Area?

Allocated for sort, hash-join, bitmap merge operations Signup and view all the answers

Which component of PGA consists of session memory and the private SQL area?

Persistent Area Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to refer to the combination of all individual PGAs in an instance?

Instance PGA Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to recognize a potential social engineering situation?

Refusing to leave contact information Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what might an intruder do if they are persistent?

Press for more information about absent employees Signup and view all the answers

What is a questionable behavior mentioned in the text that might indicate a potential intruder?

Asking about the return time of an absent employee Signup and view all the answers

What could be a sign of suspicious behavior from a caller according to the text?

Rushing or being in a big hurry Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of recognizing social engineering situations according to the text?

To protect against becoming a victim of intruders Signup and view all the answers

How can recognizing potential social engineering scenarios benefit individuals?

By preventing sensitive information leaks Signup and view all the answers