A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Is Concerned About the Organization's

question 52

Multiple Choice

A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is concerned about the organization's ability to continue business operations in the event of a prolonged DDoS attack on its local datacenter that consumes database resources. Which of the following will the CISO MOST likely recommend to mitigate this risk?

• A) Upgrade the bandwidth available into the datacenter.
• B) Implement a hot-site failover location.
• C) Switch to a complete SaaS offering to customers.
• D) Implement a challenge response test on all end-user queries.

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Definitions:

Mental Set

Mental set is a cognitive framework or mindset that represents a particular way of thinking about something, often making it difficult to solve problems or see situations from a different perspective.

Functional Fixedness

a cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering problem-solving and creativity.

Restructuring

A cognitive behavioral therapy technique involving the identification and modification of negative or irrational thoughts.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering the ability to see alternative uses or solutions.