ISC Security Operations Practice Question
Which THREE technical controls are effective for limiting the impact of lateral movement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Network micro-segmentation
Network segmentation, identity restrictions, and endpoint security prevent attackers from moving freely.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Increasing external bandwidth
Why it's wrong here
Bandwidth is a capacity metric, not a security control.
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Public domain name registration
Why it's wrong here
Unrelated to internal movement control.
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Network micro-segmentation
Why this is correct
Restricts traffic between workloads to prevent lateral hopping.
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Removing local administrative privileges
Why this is correct
Prevents attackers from gaining high-level access on compromised hosts.
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Enforced multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Why this is correct
Prevents the reuse of stolen passwords for access to other segments.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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