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A security analyst discovers that an employee's workstation has been infected with ransomware. Which security principle has been directly violated?
Ransomware directly violates the availability security principle because it encrypts files and systems, rendering them inaccessible to authorized users. While the infection may also impact confidentiality or integrity, the immediate and primary effect is denial of access to data …Read full explanation
A company is designing a new authentication system for remote employees. They want to ensure that if one authentication factor is compromised, the system remains secure. Which security principle should they apply?
Defense in depth is the correct principle because it involves implementing multiple layers of security controls so that if one authentication factor is compromised, other layers still protect the system. In this scenario, requiring multiple authentication factors (e.g., password …Read full explanation
During a security audit, it is found that a database administrator can access payroll data. The company policy states that administrators should not have access to sensitive HR data. Which security principle is being violated?
The scenario describes a single database administrator having both the ability to access and modify payroll data, which combines operational and oversight roles. Separation of duties (SoD) is the principle that requires splitting critical tasks and privileges among multiple indiv…Read full explanation
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