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What is the most effective way to protect an organization from internal security threats?

• Restricting all internet access for employees

• Installing the latest security software on all computers

• Implementing and effectively communicating a strong information security plan

• Limiting the number of employees with access to sensitive data

What does "Veracity" in Big Data signify?

• The quality and reliability of data

• The total size of the dataset

• The speed at which data is transferred

• The variety of data formats

__________ agents are malicious agents designed by spammers and other Internet attackers to farm email addresses off websites or deposit spyware on machines.

Which of the following is a key method used by attackers to commit identity theft? (Select two)

• Data encryption

• Phishing

• Strong password management

• Pharming

What is the primary security measure for handling digital signatures in the Digital Signature Acceptance Policy?

• Employees should share their digital signature passwords with IT for safekeeping

• Digital signatures should be saved on shared network drives for convenience

• Filing cabinets containing digital signature information must be kept locked

• Digital keys must be stored in a secure location with limited access

What is the greatest challenge in enforcing information security policies within an organization?

• Keeping software up to date

• Preventing unauthorized access by external hackers

• Training employees and ensuring compliance with security policies

• Installing firewalls and antivirus programs

The term "Volume" in Big Data primarily refers to:

• The speed of data transmission

• The amount of data being processed

• The reliability of data sources

• The different formats of data

Set computers passwords to expire __ days.

If an employee consistently forgets to log off before leaving their desk, what should the company do according to best security practices?

• Fire the employee for repeated policy violations

• Install automatic session timeouts after a period of inactivity

• Assign another employee to monitor their workstation

• Allow it, since logging off is optional for trusted employees

How does pharming differ from phishing?

• Pharming uses social engineering techniques, while phishing modifies website codes

• Phishing relies on emails and messages, whereas pharming redirects users from real websites to fake ones

• Phishing requires user action, but pharming cannot be prevented

• Pharming attacks only target banking institutions