A Corporate Fileshare Holds Files for Multiple Departments

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Multiple Choice

A corporate fileshare holds files for multiple departments. Individual users in each department create reports that are meant to be read by the rest of the company. Recently, a user ran a malicious executable that encrypted all of the documents on the fileshare. The software asked for money to be transferred via cryptocurrency in order to decrypt the files; however, the files were not decrypted after the company paid the ransom. Which of the following would MOST likely minimize the damage to a fileshare in this type of situation?

• A) Enable System Restore on the file server and make frequent restore points.
• B) Disable full disk encryption on the file server.
• C) Install a next-generation firewall at the network edge.
• D) Use a host-based intrusion detection system and continuously monitor filesystem changes.
• E) Use granular file permissions on the share and follow the principle of least privilege.

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Definitions:

Total Liabilities

The aggregate of all debts and financial obligations owed by a company to creditors at a given point in time.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the liquidity available to fund daily operations and short-term financial obligations.

Current Liabilities

Financial obligations a company is expected to settle within one year or within its operating cycle, whichever is longer.

Current Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with short-term assets.