CompTIA Certmaster CE Security+ Domain 5.0

As an integral part of compliance monitoring, what requires individuals or entities to announce their understanding of compliance obligations formally?

A. Attestation and acknowledgment

The IT department at a governmental agency is actively responsible for ensuring the security of the agency's sensitive information and physical assets. Recently, concerns have arisen about unauthorized access to certain restricted areas within the building. To address this issue, the IT team is implementing access control measures to enhance physical security. The main objective is to restrict entry to authorized personnel only and prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access to sensitive areas. What access control measures could the IT department implement in the office building to enhance physical security and prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas?

A. Biometric authentication system using fingerprint scanning

A new IT security firm is partnering with an IT support company and is opening its business soon. The firm would like to be a reseller for a popular firewall. Which of the following options allows the firm to become an authorized reseller?

A. Business Partnership Agreement (BPA)

An organization is restructuring its IT governance framework to improve its cybersecurity strategy. The organization has several distributed offices across various geographical regions, each having a unique set of IT policies and infrastructure. The cybersecurity lead aims to increase control and consistency over the security practices in each office while retaining some autonomy for the individual offices to manage their specific risks. Which governance structure aligns with the objectives of the cybersecurity lead and effectively mitigates risks associated with the security practices at each office?

A. Change Control Board (CCB) (incorrect)

A company has noticed increasing attacks on its employees via phishing emails and impersonation calls. These attacks have led to unauthorized access to sensitive data and a loss of customer trust. What method should the company implement to counteract these malicious efforts? (Select the two best options.)

A. Conduct social engineering awareness training B. Strengthen password policies

A healthcare organization is developing its data privacy and security strategy. The leadership team is exploring different methods to monitor, evaluate, and improve security practices to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What would be the MOST appropriate measure to maintain and oversee its privacy and security controls?

A. Establishing an audit committee

A cyber team evaluates areas that pose more risk of becoming noncompliant. What is the ramification of indemnification?

A. Exceeding permitted installations (incorrect)

A global finance company seeks to demonstrate to its stakeholders the effectiveness and compliance of its cybersecurity protocols and practices. The company is contemplating various measures to ensure its security posture. What would be the MOST effective method to achieve this?

A. Forming an internal audit committee (incorrect) B. Performing an internal compliance review (incorrect)

A software application contains sensitive transmittal information, and an end-user takes it out on a laptop in the field. The end user must understand how to protect and dispose of the data. Which one of the following should help the end user prepare for this?

A. General purpose guide (incorrect)

A technician prepares a presentation to the board of directors on the variances between compliance reporting and monitoring after the board receives word that the company did poorly on its last assessment. What are the tenets of compliance reporting? (Select the two best options.)

A. It aims to assess and disclose an organization's compliance status. B. It promotes accountability, transparency, and effective compliance management.

What describes the impacts associated with contractual noncompliance?

A. It can include financial penalties, legal liabilities, and loss of customer trust. (incorrect) B. It can grant certain individuals to challenge credit data on their personal reports. (incorrect)

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?

A. Known environment

A company is evaluating its risk management approach. It wants to develop a strategy that balances between mitigating risks and exploiting opportunities without bias toward risk avoidance or risk acceptance. Which type of risk management strategy MOST effectively meets their needs?

A. Neutral strategy

A cybersecurity team plans to launch awareness programs to educate employees about potential security threats. They are in the process of defining objectives, selecting tools, and outlining the scope of the programs. What phase of the process are they in currently?

A. Password management (incorrect) B. Campaigns (incorrect)

A technology company implements a backup strategy to mitigate data loss in case of a system crash. The strategy focuses on defining the maximum acceptable age of data that the organization can tolerate losing if the system crashes. Which principle should the company apply to meet their needs?

A. RTO (incorrect) B. SLE (incorrect)

A company determines a certain level of risk that, once exceeded, requires immediate action or reconsideration of the initiative. The company takes pride in its cautious approach to business and generally avoids high-risk activities. Which of the following should the company employ to align with its desired risk management approach?

A. Risk mitigation (incorrect) B. Risk tolerance (incorrect)

After reading an article online, a concerned business stakeholder wishes to discuss the risk associated with denial of service (DoS) attacks. The stakeholder requests information about the possibilities of an attacker learning about the countermeasures in place. Where would the security analyst look to find this information?

A. Risk register

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?

A. Risk threshold (incorrect) B. Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) (incorrect)

A multinational corporation operates in several countries with diverse regulations regarding data privacy and security. What is the primary responsibility of the security team concerning the multitude of governmental and regulatory entities influencing the corporation's operations?

A. Shaping internal policies independently from external regulations (incorrect)

A company's risk management team has identified a particular risk that carries a significant financial cost. The team has also determined the frequency at which this risk event is likely to occur over a year. Based on these criteria, what is the company trying to calculate?

A. Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) (incorrect)

A medium-sized organization is undergoing an audit for its information security practices. As a security analyst, the auditor seeks to assess the organization's use of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). What crucial aspect of the AUP should the auditor focus on to ensure the organization meets the standards set for information security?

A. The AUP includes clear consequences for noncompliance.

In a cybersecurity firm, the IT department is preparing for a penetration testing engagement to assess the organization's security posture. The team has decided to conduct an external penetration test on the company's public-facing web applications and networks. The primary goal is to identify vulnerabilities and potential entry points for attackers. To ensure a smooth testing process and avoid misunderstandings, the IT team has collaborated with the company's management and relevant stakeholders to establish the assessment's rules of engagement (ROE). What is the purpose of establishing ROE in a penetration testing engagement?

A. To define the scope of the assessment, testing methods, and timeframe for conducting the test

At a technology company, the IT department is finalizing an agreement with a cloud service provider to host its sensitive customer data. The IT team has actively ensured the inclusion of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) in the contract. What is the primary purpose of actively including an SLA in the contract with the cloud service provider?

A. To protect the confidentiality of sensitive information shared between parties (incorrect)

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?

A. Training employees on the basics of computer security (incorrect) B. Developing a new IT infrastructure to support company-wide access (incorrect)

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?

B. Blue team

An organization's IT security team has noticed increased suspicious email activity targeting its employees. The IT team plans to create different campaigns to address this issue as part of its response strategy. What should be the team's initial focus to enhance awareness and protection against these email threats?

B. Launching a phishing awareness campaign

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?

B. Managing employee onboarding and offboarding procedures

A company is reviewing its system reliability metrics. It needs to know the average time the system operates without failure and the average time it takes to repair a system when it fails. Which of the following pairs of metrics should the company focus on to meet its needs?

B. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

The IT department at a multinational organization is evaluating potential risks associated with implementing a new network infrastructure. This includes identifying potential vulnerabilities, estimating potential downtime, and assessing the financial impact of potential cyberattacks. Which type of risk assessment BEST suits the organization's requirements?

B. Quantitative risk assessment

Which team performs the offensive role in a penetration exercise?

B. Red team

A company is considering expanding into new markets. While the leadership understands there are potential risks, they believe the potential rewards are worth taking on greater risks than usual. What term best describes the company's willingness to accept higher levels of risk to achieve strategic objectives?

B. Risk appetite

A tech start-up company is considering deploying a new email system. The start-up is currently identifying risks associated with the potential downtime of the new system and considering the costs for each event. What metric should the company utilize during this process?

B. Single Loss Expectancy

The IT department in a technology company is finalizing an agreement with a cloud service provider to host sensitive customer data. The company's legal team is drafting the contract, which includes a service level agreement (SLA) and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Which of the following explanations MOST accurately demonstrates the primary purpose of including an NDA in the contract with the cloud service provider?

B. To protect the confidentiality of the company's data and proprietary information

A large organization protects sensitive data and prevents unauthorized access. The management is implementing a robust security framework to ensure compliance with industry regulations and safeguard critical assets. As part of this initiative, the IT department is drafting a comprehensive set of guidelines and rules that outline the acceptable use of company resources, including networks, computers, and data. These guidelines will create a secure environment by defining the responsibilities and expected behaviors of all employees regarding information security. What is the IT department creating to define the acceptable use of company resources, outline employee responsibilities, and maintain a secure environment?

C. Information security policies

In a technology company, the IT department is evaluating potential vendors for a new cloud-based service. The IT team has narrowed down its options to three vendors, each offering various features and security measures. The company's management is particularly concerned about data security and wants to ensure the right to audit vendors' security practices. What is the significance of including a strong right-to-audit clause in a vendor contract for a technology company?

C. It allows the company to assess the vendor's security controls regularly.

A cyber team holds a conference to discuss newly designed requirements for compliance reporting and monitoring after experiencing a recent breach of sensitive information. What are the characteristics of compliance monitoring? (Select the two best options.)

C. It conducts thorough investigations and assessments of third parties. D. It uses automation to improve accuracy and streamline observation activities.

An organization performs a business impact analysis to identify potential effects of business interruptions. It is trying to identify the maximum acceptable time its key business process can be down before it severely impacts operations. What is the organization attempting to determine?

C. Recovery Time Objective (RTO)

In a tech company, the IT department is selecting a new vendor to upgrade its network infrastructure. To ensure a smooth and well-defined procurement process, the IT team creates a detailed work order (WO) or statement of work (SOW). After a rigorous selection process, the company chooses the vendor that best aligns with its needs. What is the purpose of the WO or SOW in the vendor selection process for the technology company?

C. To define specific requirements and project deliverables expected from the vendor

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?

D. Ensuring the standards remain effective and relevant

A company identifies a potential security risk associated with the implementation of a new system. However, after assessing the risk, the company decides not to implement any measures to address this specific risk. Which of the following risk management strategy is the company employing?

D. Exemption

A company is evaluating the potential outcomes of a certain risk event. It estimates that if the event occurs, it could lead to a financial loss measured in dollars. Which of the following outcomes can the company conclude in this scenario?

D. Impact

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?

D. Partially known environment

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?

D. To ensure the company can periodically assess the vendor's security practices