CompTIA Certmaster CE Security+
Domain 5.0
A cybersecurity team is investigating a complex cyber threat landscape for a
large financial institution. The team is aware of some potential threats due to
previous encounters and security measures in place, but the evolving nature of
the landscape presents new threats and challenges. What type of cyber
environment is the team dealing with? - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Partially known
environment
In a large organization, the IT department is working on enhancing information
security measures. They have identified the need for stronger guidelines to
ensure the protection of sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access. As part
of their efforts, they are specifically focusing on password policies. The guidelines
aim to establish rules for creating and managing passwords effectively. The IT
team wants to strike a balance between password complexity and user
convenience to promote secure practices. They intend to enforce regular
password updates and implement measures to prevent password reuse across
multiple accounts. What is the IT department working on to ensure the protection
of sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access? - CORRECT ANSWER-A.
Training employees on the basics of computer security (incorrect)
B. Developing a new IT infrastructure to support company-wide access
(incorrect)
The IT department at a governmental agency ensures the organization's
information security. When a new employee joins or leaves the organization, the
department sets up and terminates the user accounts, grants and revokes
appropriate access permissions, and provides and collects necessary resources.
These procedures are critical for maintaining the security and integrity of the
organization's data and systems. What is one of the critical responsibilities of the
IT department related to information security in this agency? - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. Managing employee onboarding and offboarding procedures
An organization has recently implemented new security standards as part of its
strategy to enhance its information systems security. The security team monitors
the implementation of these standards and revises them as necessary.
, Considering the given scenario, what is the primary purpose of the security team
monitoring and revising the security standards? - CORRECT ANSWER-D.
Ensuring the standards remain effective and relevant
As an integral part of compliance monitoring, what requires individuals or entities
to announce their understanding of compliance obligations formally? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A. Attestation and acknowledgment
A recent attack on an organizational employee desktop, from an involving an
international threat actor, prompts the security team to set up recurring
penetration testing exercises. The HR and IT team are asked to participate in the
training as the organization's defensive controls while the security team plays the
role of the attacker. What team does the HR and IT team represent in this
scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Blue team
A cybersecurity team is preparing to conduct a comprehensive security
assessment. The team has access to system documentation, network diagrams,
and source code, and has permission to interview IT staff. What type of testing
environment is the team operating within? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Known
environment
A company's risk management team has been analyzing a potential risk to its
operations. They have identified the probability of the risk event occurring, and
they wish to express this probability on a yearly basis. What is the company
trying to calculate? - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Risk threshold (incorrect)
B. Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) (incorrect)
The IT department of a local governmental agency is in the process of finalizing a
contract with a third-party vendor to provide cloud services. The agency is highly
concerned about data security and wants to ensure it can assess the vendor's
security practices. The IT team decides to include a right-to-audit clause in the
contract to ensure periodic audits of the vendor's security measures. Additionally,
the agency wants an independent assessment of the vendor's security controls to
ensure unbiased evaluation. Which of the following accurately concludes the
primary purpose of including a right-to-audit clause and seeking independent
assessments in the contract with the cloud service vendor? - CORRECT
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