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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

(a)   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 (a)   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