A Security Engineer Discovers That a Spreadsheet Containing Confidential Information

question 82

Multiple Choice

A security engineer discovers that a spreadsheet containing confidential information for nine of their employees was fraudulently posted on a competitor's website. The spreadsheet contains names, salaries, and social security numbers. What is the next step the engineer should take in this investigation?

• A) Determine if there is internal knowledge of this incident.
• B) Check incoming and outgoing communications to identify spoofed emails.
• C) Disconnect the network from Internet access to stop the phishing threats and regain control.
• D) Engage the legal department to explore action against the competitor that posted the spreadsheet.

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