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Certmaster CE Security+
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Domain 4.0 Security Operations
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2024 VERSION WITH
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QUESTIONS AND GRADED A+
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CORRECT SOLUTIONS
,The chief information officer (CIO) wants to expand the company's ability to accurately
identify vulnerabilities across the company. The CIO wants to be able to scan client
PCs, mobile devices, servers, routers, and switches. What type of scanner are they
looking to institute? - ANSWER A. Network vulnerability scanner
A financial services company is decommissioning many servers that contain highly
sensitive financial information. The company's data protection policy stipulates the need
to use the most secure data destruction methods and comply with strict regulatory
requirements. The company also has a significant environmental sustainability
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commitment and seeks to minimize waste wherever possible. What should the
company's primary course of action be during this process? - ANSWER D.
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Degaussing the servers, rendering the data irretrievable, followed by reselling or
recycling the servers after certification
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A cyber technician pulls logs on the new Apple iMacs to ensure the company's
employees adhere to the policy. What log can provide the technician with the
computer's attempted logins or denial when an employee attempts to access a file? -
ANSWER B. Operating system-specific security logs
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A large multinational company uses a cloud-based document storage system. The
system provides access to documents by considering a combination of factors: the
user's department, geographic location, the document's sensitivity level, and the current
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date and time. For example, only the finance department of a specific region can access
its financial reports, and they can do so only during business hours. Which access
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control model does the company MOST likely use to manage this complex access
control - ANSWER C. Attribute-based access control
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The IT team at a medium-sized company is upgrading its wireless network security to
protect sensitive data and ensure secure communication between devices. They have
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decided to implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3). What is the primary purpose of
implementing WPA3 on the company's wireless network? - ANSWER C .To enhance
wireless network security with the latest encryption standards
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A security specialist is drafting a memorandum on secure data destruction for the
organization after a recent breach. What benefit does the certification concept offer
when evaluating appropriate disposal/decommissioning? - ANSWER B. It refers to
the documentation and verification of the data sanitization or destruction process.
The IT security team at a large company is implementing more robust authentication
measures to safeguard sensitive data and systems. The team is exploring multifactor
, authentication (MFA) options to bolster security. The company deals with highly
confidential information and requires a robust solution. The team has narrowed the
choices and is evaluating which aligns BEST with their security needs. Which
multi-factor authentication method utilizes unique physical characteristics of individuals
to - ANSWER C. Biometrics
Following an incident in which a company's incident response plan (IRP) failed, the
response team made several updates and changes to the IRP. The CEO wants to test
the IRP with a realistic incident that allows for hands-on demonstrations without
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engaging in a full-blown simulation and that doesn't require extensive investment and
planning. Which IRP exercise is the BEST option for this company? - ANSWER D.
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Walkthrough
A technology firm's network security specialist notices a sudden increase in unidentified
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activities on the firm's Security Event and Incident Management (SIEM) incident tracking
system. An unknown entity or process also increases the number of reported incidents.
The specialist decides to investigate these incidents. Which combination of data
sources would provide a balanced perspective to support the investigation? - ANSWER
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B. System-specific security logs, which track system-level operations; logs generated by
applications running on hosts; and real-time reports from the SIEM solution,
summarizing incidents.
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A proprietary software remains mission-critical ten years after its in-house creation. The
software requires an exception to the rules as it cannot use the latest in-use operating
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system (OS) version. How can the IT department protect this mission-critical software
and reduce its exposure factor? (Select the two best options.) - ANSWER A.
Network segmentation
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C. Compensating controls
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A system administrator has seen repeated positive vulnerability messages only to
discover that no vulnerability exists. The vulnerability messages repeat daily for several
days, causing the system administrators to ignore them. What can the system
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administrator do to combat false positives? (Select the two best options.) - ANSWER
A. Review logs
B. Use different scanners
A global financial institution with a vast network of offices and data centers has faced
increasing cybersecurity threats. The organization's IT team realizes that privileged
accounts are a prime target for hackers, and manually managing them poses a
significant risk. The company implemented a Privileged Access Management (PAM)
VI
TU
IS
M
Certmaster CE Security+
O
Domain 4.0 Security Operations
A
2024 VERSION WITH
N
QUESTIONS AND GRADED A+
JP
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
,The chief information officer (CIO) wants to expand the company's ability to accurately
identify vulnerabilities across the company. The CIO wants to be able to scan client
PCs, mobile devices, servers, routers, and switches. What type of scanner are they
looking to institute? - ANSWER A. Network vulnerability scanner
A financial services company is decommissioning many servers that contain highly
sensitive financial information. The company's data protection policy stipulates the need
to use the most secure data destruction methods and comply with strict regulatory
requirements. The company also has a significant environmental sustainability
A
commitment and seeks to minimize waste wherever possible. What should the
company's primary course of action be during this process? - ANSWER D.
VI
Degaussing the servers, rendering the data irretrievable, followed by reselling or
recycling the servers after certification
TU
A cyber technician pulls logs on the new Apple iMacs to ensure the company's
employees adhere to the policy. What log can provide the technician with the
computer's attempted logins or denial when an employee attempts to access a file? -
ANSWER B. Operating system-specific security logs
IS
A large multinational company uses a cloud-based document storage system. The
system provides access to documents by considering a combination of factors: the
user's department, geographic location, the document's sensitivity level, and the current
M
date and time. For example, only the finance department of a specific region can access
its financial reports, and they can do so only during business hours. Which access
O
control model does the company MOST likely use to manage this complex access
control - ANSWER C. Attribute-based access control
A
The IT team at a medium-sized company is upgrading its wireless network security to
protect sensitive data and ensure secure communication between devices. They have
N
decided to implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3). What is the primary purpose of
implementing WPA3 on the company's wireless network? - ANSWER C .To enhance
wireless network security with the latest encryption standards
JP
A security specialist is drafting a memorandum on secure data destruction for the
organization after a recent breach. What benefit does the certification concept offer
when evaluating appropriate disposal/decommissioning? - ANSWER B. It refers to
the documentation and verification of the data sanitization or destruction process.
The IT security team at a large company is implementing more robust authentication
measures to safeguard sensitive data and systems. The team is exploring multifactor
, authentication (MFA) options to bolster security. The company deals with highly
confidential information and requires a robust solution. The team has narrowed the
choices and is evaluating which aligns BEST with their security needs. Which
multi-factor authentication method utilizes unique physical characteristics of individuals
to - ANSWER C. Biometrics
Following an incident in which a company's incident response plan (IRP) failed, the
response team made several updates and changes to the IRP. The CEO wants to test
the IRP with a realistic incident that allows for hands-on demonstrations without
A
engaging in a full-blown simulation and that doesn't require extensive investment and
planning. Which IRP exercise is the BEST option for this company? - ANSWER D.
VI
Walkthrough
A technology firm's network security specialist notices a sudden increase in unidentified
TU
activities on the firm's Security Event and Incident Management (SIEM) incident tracking
system. An unknown entity or process also increases the number of reported incidents.
The specialist decides to investigate these incidents. Which combination of data
sources would provide a balanced perspective to support the investigation? - ANSWER
IS
B. System-specific security logs, which track system-level operations; logs generated by
applications running on hosts; and real-time reports from the SIEM solution,
summarizing incidents.
M
A proprietary software remains mission-critical ten years after its in-house creation. The
software requires an exception to the rules as it cannot use the latest in-use operating
O
system (OS) version. How can the IT department protect this mission-critical software
and reduce its exposure factor? (Select the two best options.) - ANSWER A.
Network segmentation
A
C. Compensating controls
N
A system administrator has seen repeated positive vulnerability messages only to
discover that no vulnerability exists. The vulnerability messages repeat daily for several
days, causing the system administrators to ignore them. What can the system
JP
administrator do to combat false positives? (Select the two best options.) - ANSWER
A. Review logs
B. Use different scanners
A global financial institution with a vast network of offices and data centers has faced
increasing cybersecurity threats. The organization's IT team realizes that privileged
accounts are a prime target for hackers, and manually managing them poses a
significant risk. The company implemented a Privileged Access Management (PAM)
