Myrcella Has Been Hired to Perform an Audit of a Security

question 26

Multiple Choice

Myrcella has been hired to perform an audit of a security incident where a large corporation was using an open-source application that they had deployed to a cloud service provider. The application was used to manage the many people whose information it tracked and included a lot of identifying information about them that could be used in identity fraud. Unfortunately, the person that installed the application never removed the default administrative account that was still using the default password. Which of the following describes this scenario?

• A) Weak or obsolete security technologies
• B) Unencrypted data and unencrypted communications
• C) Insufficient security controls
• D) Incorrect hardening settings

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Definitions:

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, in a way that respects both one's own rights and the rights of others.

Cooperation

The process of working together towards a common goal or benefit.

Problem Definition

Problem Definition refers to the process of clearly identifying, describing, and understanding a problem or challenge, forming the critical first step in the problem-solving process.

Conflict Resolution

The process of identifying and addressing differences between parties to reach an amicable agreement or solution.