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Security Concepts questions test whether you can apply the concept in context, not just recognise a definition.

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Common Security Concepts exam traps

▸Answering from memory before reading the full scenario.
▸Missing a constraint such as cost, availability, security, scope or command context.
▸Choosing a broad answer when the question asks for the most specific fix.
▸Ignoring why the wrong options are tempting.

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A company needs to comply with regulations that protect personal data of EU citizens. Which TWO compliance frameworks are directly relevant to this requirement? (Choose two.)

Trap 1: PCI DSS

PCI DSS is specific to payment card data protection, not EU personal data protection.

Trap 2: NIST Cybersecurity Framework

NIST CSF is a US-based cybersecurity framework; it is not directly relevant to EU personal data protection.

Trap 3: HIPAA

HIPAA applies to health data in the US, not to general EU personal data.

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A
PCI DSS
Why wrong: PCI DSS is specific to payment card data protection, not EU personal data protection.
B
GDPR
GDPR is the primary EU regulation for protecting personal data of EU citizens; it is directly relevant.
C
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 is a security management standard that helps organizations meet GDPR requirements for data security and is directly relevant as a compliance framework.
D
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Why wrong: NIST CSF is a US-based cybersecurity framework; it is not directly relevant to EU personal data protection.
E
HIPAA
Why wrong: HIPAA applies to health data in the US, not to general EU personal data.

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Security Concepts questions

A company needs to comply with regulations that protect personal data of EU citizens. Which TWO compliance frameworks are directly relevant to this requirement? (Choose two.)

Which element of the CIA triad is primarily concerned with preventing unauthorized access to data?

A security analyst discovers that a malicious actor is using a technique to gather information about employees by searching social media sites. Which type of attack is being performed?

Which of the following best describes a vulnerability?

An organization experiences a ransomware attack where files are encrypted and a ransom is demanded. Which element of the CIA triad is most directly impacted?

A security analyst is examining a log file and notices that the hash value of a configuration file does not match the expected value. Which security goal has been violated?

Which of the following is an example of a symmetric encryption algorithm?

A user receives an email that appears to be from their bank, asking them to click a link and verify their account details. The email contains a sense of urgency. Which type of attack is this?

An attacker intercepts communication between two parties and modifies the data before forwarding it. Which type of attack is this?

Which compliance framework specifically addresses the protection of cardholder data?

A security analyst needs to ensure that a message has not been tampered with during transit and that the sender cannot deny sending it. Which cryptographic method should be used?

During a security audit, it is discovered that an organization’s network is vulnerable to ARP spoofing attacks. Which type of attack could result from exploiting this vulnerability?

An organization wants to implement a security framework that includes functions such as Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. Which framework aligns with this structure?

A security analyst is investigating a potential data breach. Which two actions are examples of passive reconnaissance? (Choose two.)

An organization is implementing a security policy to protect sensitive data. Which three are considered compliance frameworks that could guide this effort? (Choose three.)

A security team is analyzing a malware infection. Which two characteristics are typical of a worm? (Choose two.)

Which element of the CIA triad is primarily compromised when an attacker successfully intercepts and reads encrypted network traffic without authorization?

A security analyst discovers that a server's configuration allows users to access files outside of their intended directory. In security terminology, what is this weakness called?

During a penetration test, a security engineer uses publicly available information from LinkedIn and Google to gather details about employees and organizational structure. Which type of reconnaissance is being performed?

An attacker sends an email posing as the company's IT department, asking employees to click a link and enter their credentials. Which type of social engineering attack is this?

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