Testing the Security Plan 2

What are the requirements for passwords to be considered strong?

• At least 12 characters long

• Include numbers, symbols, and uppercase letters

• Regularly changed

• Unique usernames assigned to each employee

What action should be taken to ensure the anti-virus software is up-to-date and effective?

• Implement centralized anti-virus management

• Ensure regular updates and virus definition downloads

• Perform periodic scans to verify the health and effectiveness of the software

• Enable real-time scanning on all computers and servers

What measures should be in place to control external access?

• Firewalls

• VPNs

• Access controls

• Multi-factor authentication for critical systems

What is the purpose of maintaining an updated patch register?

• Ensure all software and hardware are up to date

• Schedule and test monthly patch updates for all systems

• Monitor and apply software updates, including security patches

• Conduct vulnerability assessments to identify missing patches

What is the multi-layered approach to mitigate denial of service attacks?

• Implement robust firewalls to monitor and filter incoming traffic.

• Configure routers and switches to mitigate the impact of volumetric attacks by dropping or rate-limiting suspicious traffic.

• Distribute incoming traffic across multiple servers.

• Provide comprehensive training to employees on recognizing the signs of a DoS attack and reporting incidents promptly.

What should be done to ensure backups are up to date and covering agreed data?

• Regularly backup critical data and store backups securely off-site

• Encrypt daily backups and store in a secure cloud storage solution

• Review and update the backup schedule

• Perform regular tests to verify the integrity and restorability of backups

Why is it important to perform regular security patch updates?

• To maintain system performance and efficiency

• To ensure all systems are protected from new vulnerabilities

• To comply with software licensing agreements

• To reduce the cost of IT maintenance in the long run

What role does a patch management policy play in IT security?

• Defines the responsibilities of IT staff

• Outlines the backup procedures for data

• Establishes the frequency of patch installations

• Provides guidelines for end-user training

How can an organization ensure the effectiveness of its patch management process?

• By conducting annual IT audits

• By outsourcing IT management services

• By implementing automated patch management tools

• By increasing the IT budget