An Administrator Thinks the UNIX Systems May Be Compromised, but a Review

question 187

Multiple Choice

An administrator thinks the UNIX systems may be compromised, but a review of system log files provides no useful information. After discussing the situation with the security team, the administrator suspects that the attacker may be altering the log files and removing evidence of intrusion activity. Which of the following actions will help detect attacker attempts to further alter log files?

• A) Enable verbose system logging
• B) Change the permissions on the user's home directory
• C) Implement remote syslog
• D) Set the bash_history log file to "read only"

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Definitions:

Ainsworth, Blehar, Waters, Wall

Researchers known for their work on attachment theory, particularly the development of the Strange Situation procedure to assess infant attachment styles.

Attachment Styles

Patterns of expectations, needs, and emotions one displays in interpersonal relationships, developed in early childhood.

Psychological Entangled

Deeply involved or caught up in complex emotional or mental states, often leading to difficulties in disentanglement.

Adult Attachment Style

A classification reflecting the patterns of expectations, needs, and emotions one exhibits in interpersonal relationships, thought to be influenced by early experiences with caregivers.