A Security Auditor Is Putting Together a Report for the Chief

question 948

Multiple Choice

A security auditor is putting together a report for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on personnel security and its impact on the security posture of the whole organization. Which of the following would be the MOST important factor to consider when it comes to personnel security?

• A) Insider threats
• B) Privilege escalation
• C) Hacktivist
• D) Phishing through social media
• E) Corporate espionage

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