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A security administrator implements a system that requires users to swipe a badge and enter a PIN before accessing the data center. This is an example of which security concept?
AI Explanation
This describes multifactor authentication (MFA) because it requires two different types of factors: something you have (badge) and something you know (PIN). SSO relates to accessing multiple systems with one login. RBAC and DAC are authorization models, not authentication methods.
An attacker sends an email that appears to be from the CEO, urgently requesting a wire transfer to a new vendor. This attack is BEST described as:
AI Explanation
Whaling is a phishing attack that specifically targets high-level executives or impersonates them. While this is also spear phishing (targeted), whaling is more specific because it involves executive impersonation. Vishing uses voice calls, and smishing uses SMS.
A company wants to allow employees to access internal applications from personal devices without installing corporate software. Which solution BEST meets this requirement?
AI Explanation
VDI provides virtual desktop sessions that employees can access from any device without installing software locally. MDM requires software installation on devices. DLP prevents data exfiltration. NAC controls network access but doesn't provide application access.
During an incident response, the security team takes a forensic image of a compromised server before disconnecting it from the network. Which incident response phase does this represent?
AI Explanation
Taking a forensic image and disconnecting the server are containment activities. The team is preserving evidence (forensic image) while stopping the spread (disconnecting). Preparation happens before incidents. Detection identified the compromise. Post-incident is lessons learned.
An organization must comply with GDPR for its European customers. Which of the following would be the FIRST step in achieving compliance?
AI Explanation
Before implementing any controls, you must understand what personal data you have and where it flows. Data inventory and mapping identifies what needs protection. Encryption, training, and hiring a DPO are all important but come after you understand your data landscape.
Select the single best answer from four options. These make up the majority of exam questions.
Choose all correct answers (usually 2-3) from the options. The question tells you how many to select.
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