A Security Analyst Is Investigating a System Compromise

question 67

Multiple Choice

A security analyst is investigating a system compromise. The analyst verifies the system was up to date on OS patches at the time of the compromise. Which of the following describes the type of vulnerability that was MOST likely exploited?

• A) Insider threat
• B) Buffer overflow
• C) Advanced persistent threat
• D) Zero day

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Definitions:

Empowerment

The process of increasing the capacity of individuals or groups to make choices and transform those choices into desired actions and outcomes.

Mobilization

The process of assembling and preparing groups, resources, or individuals for action, especially in social, political, or labor contexts.

Grassroots Participation

The involvement of regular individuals, typically at the local level, in the creation, development, or mobilization of initiatives, emphasizing bottom-up decision making.

Community

A social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage.