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CIPS L6M7 Exam - Topic 3 Question 27 Discussion

Posted by Tamar on Jun 17, 2026 at 04:10 PM

Zach is the Head of Procurement at a super secret military base. He does not want anyone outside of the base to know what he is procuring or which suppliers he uses as this information could be critical to national defence. He is aware that cyber criminals may be interested in stealing this information so he has decided to disconnect critical machines and systems from the internet. What is this approach to data security known as?

Suggested Answer: D

This is air-gapping. Air-gapping is when you disconnect from an outside network such as the internet. P.171

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Louann 2 months ago
Definitely D) Air-gapping. Keeps sensitive info safe from hackers.
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Avery 3 months ago
Agreed! Disconnecting from the internet is a smart move.
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Chauncey 3 months ago
I think it's D) Air-gapping. It makes sense for security.
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Delbert 3 months ago
Yeah, air-gapping is crucial for national defense operations!
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Jarvis 3 months ago
I thought non-repudiation was more about accountability, not security.
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Simona 3 months ago
Wait, is air-gapping really foolproof? Seems risky to me.
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Burma 4 months ago
Totally agree, air-gapping is the way to go for sensitive info.
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Marylou 4 months ago
That's definitely air-gapping!
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Valentin 4 months ago
I definitely remember air-gapping from my studies. It’s about keeping sensitive systems offline, right? That seems to fit Zach's situation.
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Lorean 4 months ago
I'm a bit confused. I thought filtering was related to data security too, but now I'm leaning towards air-gapping since it sounds more relevant.
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Winfred 4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where they mentioned disconnecting from the internet for security. I believe it was also called air-gapping.
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Carri 4 months ago
I think the answer might be air-gapping, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember it being about isolating systems.
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