A network administrator wants to ensure that network traffic is highly secure while in transit. Which of the following actions best describes the actions the network administrator should take?

Ensure only TLS and other encrypted protocols are selected for use on the network, and only permit authorized traffic via secure protocols.

Ensure that NAC is enforced on all network segments, and confirm that firewalls have updated policies to block unauthorized traffic.

Ensure only TLS and other encrypted protocols are selected for use on the network, and only permit authorized traffic via secure protocols.

Configure the perimeter IPS to block inbound HTTPS directory traversal traffic, and verify that signatures are updated on a daily basis.

Ensure the EDR software monitors for unauthorized applications that could be used by threat actors, and configure alerts for the security team.

For which of the following reasons would a systems administrator leverage a 3DES hash from an installer file that is posted on a vendor's website?

To test the integrity of the file

To validate the authenticity of the file

To activate the license for the file

To calculate the checksum of the file

Several customers want an organization to verify its security controls are operating effectively and have requested an independent opinion. Which of the following is the most efficient way to address these requests?

Provide a third-party attestation report.

Hire a vendor to perform a penetration test.

Perform an annual self-assessment.

Allow each client the right to audit.

Provide a third-party attestation report.

Which of the following tasks is typically included in the BIA process?

Estimating the recovery time of systems

Identifying the communication strategy

Evaluating the risk management plan

Establishing the backup and recovery procedures

Developing the incident response plan

Which of the following activities is included in the post-incident review phase?

Determining the root cause of the incident

Developing steps to mitigate the risks of the incident

Validating the accuracy of the evidence collected during the investigation

Reestablishing the compromised system's configuration and settings

An employee emailed a new systems administrator a malicious web link and convinced the administrator to change the email server's password. The employee used this access to remove the mailboxes of key personnel. Which of the following security awareness concepts would help prevent this threat in the future?

Providing situational awareness training

Which of the following is a benefit of vendor diversity?

Secure configuration guide applicability

A security engineer would like to enhance the use of automation and orchestration within the SIEM. Which of the following would be the primary benefit of this enhancement?

It acts as a workforce multiplier.

It adds additional guard rails.

It acts as a workforce multiplier.

A network engineer is increasing the overall security of network devices and needs to harden the devices. Which of the following will best accomplish this task?

Configuring centralized logging

Generating local administrator accounts

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An organization is looking to optimize its environment and reduce the number of patches necessary for operating systems. Which of the following will best help to achieve this objective?

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