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SSCP Practice Question: A small business needs basic protection against…
A small business needs basic protection against malware. Which solution is MOST cost-effective and provides real-time protection?
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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Deploy an endpoint protection platform (EPP)
An endpoint protection platform (EPP) provides real-time antivirus, anti-malware, and often additional features like firewall and web protection, offering continuous protection against malware. Option A is wrong because scheduling weekly scans leaves gaps where new threats can infect the system before the next scan. Option C is wrong because a host-based firewall controls network traffic but does not detect or remove malware. Option D is wrong because email encryption only protects the confidentiality of email content and does not prevent malware from being delivered via other vectors such as web downloads or USB drives.
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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Schedule weekly antivirus scans
Why it's wrong here
Periodic scans may miss threats that execute in between.
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Deploy an endpoint protection platform (EPP)
Why this is correct
Provides real-time protection and includes multiple security layers.
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Install a host-based firewall on each computer
Why it's wrong here
Firewall blocks network threats but not malware execution.
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Use email encryption for all communications
Why it's wrong here
Encryption protects data in transit, not from malware on endpoints.
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