Master Security Controls: Techniques and Implementation Strategies

Question 1

Which firewall type meticulously examines data packets for malicious content through deep packet inspection?

Accepted Answer

Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

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Packet Filtering Firewall

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Stateful Inspection Firewall

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a primary type of security control technique?

Accepted Answer

Data Backup

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Access Control

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Intrusion Detection

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Malware Protection

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorized access to a network

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To encrypt sensitive data

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To monitor network traffic

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To detect and respond to security breaches

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a passive security control?

Accepted Answer

Security Audit

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Intrusion Prevention System

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Multi-factor Authentication

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Encryption

Question 5

What is the primary goal of encryption?

Accepted Answer

To ensure confidentiality of sensitive data

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To detect and respond to security incidents

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To monitor network activity

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To strengthen user authentication

Question 6

Which of the following is a benefit of implementing intrusion detection systems (IDS)?

Accepted Answer

Early detection of security threats

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Prevention of zero-day attacks

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Automatic remediation of vulnerabilities

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Enhanced network performance

Question 7

Which of the following is a common vulnerability associated with firewalls?

Accepted Answer

Port scanning

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Buffer overflow

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Cross-site scripting

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SQL injection

Question 8

What is the fundamental distinction between authentication and authorization?

Accepted Answer

Authentication verifies identity, authorization grants access

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Authorization verifies identity, authentication grants access

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Authentication is for users, authorization is for systems

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There is no difference between authentication and authorization

Question 9

During risk assessment, which step entails identifying and examining potential system weaknesses to determine their impact?

Accepted Answer

Vulnerability Analysis

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Threat Identification

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Impact Estimation

Question 10

Which type of security control monitors and analyzes network traffic for malicious activity?

Accepted Answer

Intrusion detection system (IDS)

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Firewall

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Encryption

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Virtual private network (VPN)

Question 11

What is the main purpose of a firewall in network security?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorized access to a network

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To encrypt data transmitted over the network

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To monitor and analyze network traffic for suspicious activity

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To authenticate users accessing the network

Question 12

What is the fundamental difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?

Accepted Answer

Symmetric encryption uses the same key for encryption and decryption, while asymmetric encryption uses different keys.

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Asymmetric encryption is faster than symmetric encryption.

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Symmetric encryption is more secure than asymmetric encryption.

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There is no difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption.

Question 13

Which security control is commonly used to defend against social engineering attacks?

Accepted Answer

Multi-factor authentication

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Endpoint protection software

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Intrusion prevention system (IPS)

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Spam filter

Question 14

What is the purpose of a honeypot in cybersecurity?

Accepted Answer

To deceive and trap malicious actors by simulating vulnerable systems

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To monitor network traffic and detect suspicious activity

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To encrypt sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access

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To provide secure access to remote systems

Question 15

Which principle is NOT part of the CIA triad in information security?

Accepted Answer

Accountability

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Integrity

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Confidentiality

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Availability

Question 16

What is the purpose of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?

Accepted Answer

To collect, analyze, and manage security-related data from various sources

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To implement and enforce security policies across an organization

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To detect and respond to security incidents in real-time

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To provide secure remote access to authorized users

Question 17

What is the primary goal of a risk assessment in cybersecurity?

Accepted Answer

To identify, analyze, and prioritize potential security risks to an organization

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To develop and implement security controls to mitigate identified risks

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To train employees on cybersecurity best practices

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To conduct penetration testing to assess the effectiveness of security measures

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of security controls?

Accepted Answer

To safeguard systems and data from unauthorized access or damage

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To ensure the availability and reliability of systems and data

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To enhance the performance and efficiency of systems and data

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To reduce the likelihood of system failures or data loss

Question 19

Which of the following protocols is used to secure web traffic?

Accepted Answer

HTTPS

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HTTP

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DNS

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TCP

Question 20

What is the function of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

Accepted Answer

To monitor for and alert on suspicious activity or intrusions

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To prevent unauthorized access to systems and data

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To encrypt data in transit and at rest

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To manage user access rights and permissions

Question 21

Which of the following encryption algorithms is widely recognized as an industry-standard?

Accepted Answer

AES

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DES

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Blowfish

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RC4

Question 22

What is the distinction between authentication and authorization?

Accepted Answer

Authentication verifies a user's identity, while authorization determines their access privileges.

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Authorization verifies a user's identity, while authentication determines their access privileges.

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Authentication and authorization are the same concept.

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Neither authentication nor authorization is used in security controls.

Question 23

Which of the following is a recommended practice for implementing security controls?

Accepted Answer

Implementing multiple layers of security

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Using outdated or weak security protocols

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Ignoring regular security updates and patches

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Disabling security features to enhance performance

Question 24

What is the purpose of a security policy in the context of security controls?

Accepted Answer

It provides guidance for selecting and implementing appropriate security controls.

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It defines the technical specifications for security controls.

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It monitors and enforces security controls.

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It is unrelated to the implementation of security controls.

Question 25

What is the primary responsibility of a security administrator?

Accepted Answer

Designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls

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Managing software updates and patches

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Monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity

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Responding to security incidents

Question 26

Which of the following is not primarily considered a security control?

Accepted Answer

Backup and Recovery Planning

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Firewalls

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Intrusion Detection Systems

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Encryption

Question 27

What is the primary function of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

To block unauthorized access to a network

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To detect and prevent intrusions

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To encrypt data

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To restore lost data

Question 28

Which encryption algorithm is widely used for securing data in transit?

Accepted Answer

AES

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DES

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RSA

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SHA-256

Question 29

Which type of intrusion detection system (IDS) monitors network traffic patterns for anomalies?

Accepted Answer

Anomaly-based IDS

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Host-based IDS

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Network-based IDS

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Signature-based IDS

Question 30

When choosing an encryption algorithm for a specific application, which factor is **least** significant?

Accepted Answer

Availability of open-source libraries

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Encryption speed

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Encryption strength

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Implementation cost

Question 31

How do security policies contribute to implementing security measures?

Accepted Answer

By outlining user responsibilities and appropriate usage guidelines

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By automatically deploying and configuring security controls

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By identifying and prioritizing security vulnerabilities

Question 32

The primary function of a firewall is to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent unauthorized access to a network.

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Detect and respond to malicious activity.

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Encrypt data in transit.

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Monitor network traffic for potential threats.

Question 33

Which type of intrusion detection system monitors network traffic for suspicious activity?

Accepted Answer

Network IDS.

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Host IDS.

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Signature-based IDS.

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Anomaly-based IDS.

Question 34

The purpose of using encryption in securing data is:

Accepted Answer

To make data unreadable without the appropriate key.

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To prevent unauthorized access to data.

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To detect and respond to security breaches.

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To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity.

Question 35

A key characteristic of a strong password is NOT:

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Uses common words found in the dictionary.

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Minimum length of 12 characters.

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Includes a mix of upper and lowercase letters.

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Includes special characters.

Question 36

The primary goal of access control in cybersecurity is:

Accepted Answer

To grant or deny access to resources based on predefined rules.

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To detect and respond to security breaches.

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To encrypt data in transit.

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To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity.

Question 37

The role of a security audit in cybersecurity is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities.

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Implement security controls and measures.

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Monitor and respond to security incidents.

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Train and educate users on security best practices.

Question 38

The primary purpose of a demilitarized zone (DMZ) is to:

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Isolate critical systems from external threats.

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Provide a secure area for storing sensitive data.

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Monitor and filter incoming traffic.

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Implement backup and recovery procedures.

Question 39

A responsibility of a security analyst does NOT include:

Accepted Answer

Performing system administration tasks.

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Monitoring security events and incidents.

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Conducting security audits and assessments.

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Developing and implementing security policies.

Question 40

Which components are essential for an effective incident response plan?

Accepted Answer

Incident detection, containment, eradication, and recovery

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Incident detection, investigation, and prevention

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Incident reporting, analysis, and mitigation

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Incident containment, analysis, and prevention

Question 41

Which of the following network security controls is used to restrict access to a network?

Accepted Answer

Firewall

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Anti-virus software

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Biometric scanner

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Virtual private network (VPN)

Question 42

Which of the following is a type of intrusion detection system that analyzes network traffic in real time to identify suspicious activity?

Accepted Answer

Network intrusion detection system (NIDS)

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Heuristic-based detection system

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Host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS)

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Signature-based detection system

Question 43

Which of the following cryptographic techniques is used to protect data in transit between two parties?

Accepted Answer

Transport Layer Security (TLS)

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Message Digest 5 (MD5)

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Secure Hash Algorithm-256 (SHA-256)

Question 44

Which of the following is a common type of security audit that assesses an organization's compliance with security regulations and standards?

Accepted Answer

Compliance audit

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Technical audit

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Vulnerability assessment

Question 45

Which of the following is a type of social engineering attack that involves sending fraudulent emails or messages to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information?

Accepted Answer

Phishing

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Distributed denial of service (DDoS)

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Zero-day attack

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SQL injection

Question 46

Which of the following is a best practice for cloud security that can help prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data?

Accepted Answer

Implement multi-factor authentication

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Grant all users elevated privileges

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Store credentials in plain text

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Disable logging and monitoring

Question 47

Which of the following is a key component of a security information and event management (SIEM) system that collects and analyzes security logs from various sources?

Accepted Answer

Log management system

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Penetration testing tool

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Vulnerability scanner

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Network intrusion detection system

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT considered a security control?

Accepted Answer

Fire alarm

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Encryption

Answer

Firewall

Answer

Intrusion detection system

Question 49

Which security control is primarily designed to prevent unauthorized access to a network?

Accepted Answer

Firewall

Answer

Backup system

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Antivirus software

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Encryption

Question 50

Which aspect is NOT considered a benefit of implementing encryption?

Accepted Answer

Increased processing efficiency

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Enhanced data confidentiality

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Improved data integrity

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Reduced risk of data breaches

Question 51

Which type of intrusion detection system is specifically designed to monitor network traffic for suspicious activities?

Accepted Answer

Network intrusion detection system (NIDS)

Answer

Application intrusion detection system (AIDS)

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Host intrusion detection system (HIDS)

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Database intrusion detection system (DIDS)

Question 52

Which security control is primarily responsible for protecting systems against malware infections?

Accepted Answer

Antivirus software

Answer

Firewall

Answer

Encryption

Answer

Intrusion detection system

Question 53

Which security control is specifically designed to ensure that data remains unaltered and uncorrupted?

Accepted Answer

Data integrity control

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Access control

Answer

Encryption

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Backup system

Question 54

Which principle dictates that users should only have the minimum level of access necessary to perform their job functions?

Accepted Answer

Least privilege

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Role-based access control

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Separation of duties

Question 55

Which security control provides a secure environment for developing and testing software?

Accepted Answer

Sandbox

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Encryption

Answer

Intrusion detection system

Answer

Firewall

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT considered a best practice when implementing security controls?

Accepted Answer

Implementing security controls without considering the specific organizational requirements

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Using multiple layers of security controls

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Regularly monitoring and updating security controls