While Investigating a Virus Infection, a Security Analyst Discovered the Following

question 1015

Multiple Choice

While investigating a virus infection, a security analyst discovered the following on an employee laptop: Multiple folders containing a large number of newly released movies and music files Proprietary company data A large amount of PHI data Unapproved FTP software Documents that appear to belong to a competitor Which of the following should the analyst do FIRST?

• A) Contact the legal and compliance department for guidance
• B) Delete the files, remove the FTP software, and notify management
• C) Back up the files and return the device to the user
• D) Wipe and reimage the device

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Definitions:

Personality Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on studying variations in behavior, feeling, and thought that make a person unique.

Behaviorist Paradigm

A theory in psychology that focuses on observable and measurable behaviors, disregarding mental activities, and emphasizing the role of environment in shaping behavior.

Rewards And Punishments

The use of positive reinforcement (rewards) and negative reinforcement (punishments) to influence behavior.

Phenomenological Approach

The theoretical view of personality that emphasizes experience, free will, and the meaning of life. Closely related to humanistic psychology and existentialism.