ISC2 CC Security Operations Practice Question
An organization is implementing a security awareness program. Which THREE topics should be included to address common social engineering attacks? (Select THREE)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Tailgating awareness
Phishing, tailgating, and USB drop attacks are common social engineering vectors. Password security, while important, is more about authentication hygiene.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Tailgating awareness
Why this is correct
Correct. Tailgating exploits human courtesy to gain physical access.
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Secure coding practices
Why it's wrong here
Secure coding is for developers, not general security awareness.
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USB drop attack risks
Why this is correct
Correct. USB drops rely on curiosity to introduce malware.
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Recognizing phishing emails
Why this is correct
Correct. Phishing is a primary social engineering attack.
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Password complexity requirements
Why it's wrong here
Password complexity is more about authentication policy, not social engineering awareness.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Organization
An Organization is a top-level container in Google Cloud that represents your company or entities and serves as the root node for all your cloud resources, policies, and access control.
Key term
Tailgating
Tailgating is a physical security breach where an unauthorized person follows an authorized person into a restricted area without proper authentication.
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