A Financial Consulting Firm Recently Recovered from Some Damaging Incidents

question 54

Multiple Choice

A financial consulting firm recently recovered from some damaging incidents that were associated with malware installed via rootkit. Post-incident analysis is ongoing, and the incident responders and systems administrators are working to determine a strategy to reduce the risk of recurrence. The firm's systems are running modern operating systems and feature UEFI and TPMs. Which of the following technical options would provide the MOST preventive value?

• A) Update and deploy GPOs
• B) Configure and use measured boot
• C) Strengthen the password complexity requirements
• D) Update the antivirus software and definitions

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Definitions:

Market Interest Rate

The prevailing rate of interest available in the marketplace for securities of similar risk and maturity.

Contractual Interest Rate

The interest rate stated on the face of a loan or bond agreement, which represents the percentage of interest that the borrower must pay to the lender.

Premium

The amount paid for an insurance policy or the amount by which a bond or stock sells above its face value.

Discount

A reduction from the usual cost of something, often used to encourage prompt payment or increase sales.