What is the foundation of cryptographic functions?
Correct Answer: D
Question 957
In the public sector, as opposed to the private sector, due care is usually determined by
Correct Answer: A
Question 958
Which choice below would NOT be considered an element of proper user account management?
Correct Answer: D
Organizations should ensure effective administration of users' computer access to maintain system security, including user account management, auditing, and the timely modification or removal of access. This includes: User Account Management. Organizations should have a process for requesting, establishing, issuing, and closing user accounts, tracking users and their respective access authorizations, and managing these functions. Management Reviews. It is necessary to periodically review user accounts. Reviews should examine the levels of access each individual has, conformity with the concept of least privilege, whether all accounts are still active, whether management authorizations are up-to-date, and whether required training has been completed. Detecting Unauthorized/Illegal Activities. Mechanisms besides auditing and analysis of audit trails should be used to detect unauthorized and illegal acts, such as rotating employees in sensitive positions, which could expose a scam that required an employee's presence, or periodic re-screening of personnel. Source: NIST Special Publication 800-14, Generally Accepted Principles and Practices for Securing Information Technology Systems.
Question 959
What is the BEST location in a network to place Virtual Private Network (VPN) devices when an internal review reveals network design flaws in remote access?
Correct Answer: C
Question 960
Which of the following is the BEST reason to apply patches manually instead of automated patch management?