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Eccouncil 112-51 Exam - Topic 1 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's 112-51 exam
Question #: 11
Topic #: 1
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Sarah was accessing confidential office files from a remote location via her personal computer connected to the public Internet. Accidentally, a malicious file was downloaded onto Sarah's computer without her knowledge. This download might be due to the free Internet access and the absence of network defense solutions.

Identify the Internet access policy demonstrated in the above scenario.

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A permissive policy is a type of Internet access policy that allows users to access the Internet from any device and any location, without any restrictions or security measures. A permissive policy provides convenience and flexibility for the users, but also exposes them to various risks, such as malware infection, data leakage, or cyberattacks. In the scenario, Sarah was accessing confidential office files from a remote location via her personal computer connected to the public Internet, and accidentally downloaded a malicious file onto her computer. This indicates that the organization had a permissive policy for Internet access12. Reference: Network Defense Essentials - EC-Council Learning, Internet Access Policy: Definition and Best Practices


by Celestine at May 30, 2024, 08:15 AM

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Mozell
3 months ago
This seems risky, but is it really just a policy issue?
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Mariko
3 months ago
I can't believe she was using her personal computer for that!
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Chau
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not a promiscuous policy?
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Mirta
4 months ago
Totally agree, too lax on security!
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Yolande
4 months ago
Sounds like a permissive policy to me.
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Bernardo
4 months ago
I feel like this is definitely related to a lack of restrictions, which sounds like a permissive policy. But I could be wrong!
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Lauran
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the terms. I thought a promiscuous policy was more about monitoring traffic, not about access levels.
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Eura
4 months ago
This scenario reminds me of a practice question we did on network security. I think it might be a prudent policy since there are no defenses in place.
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Twana
5 months ago
I remember discussing the different types of Internet access policies, but I'm not entirely sure which one fits here. It seems like a permissive policy might allow too much access.
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Ricki
5 months ago
Based on the information provided, I think the "Permissive policy" is the most appropriate answer. The lack of network defenses and the ability to access confidential files remotely suggest that the organization has a relatively open and unrestricted approach to Internet usage.
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Gaston
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording here. Is "Paranoid policy" a valid option? The scenario doesn't seem to describe an overly restrictive approach, but I want to make sure I'm not missing something. I'll need to re-read the question and options carefully.
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Gianna
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. The key details are the remote access, lack of network defenses, and the accidental download of a malicious file. This sounds like the organization has a pretty relaxed approach to Internet usage, so I'm leaning towards "Permissive policy" as the answer.
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Elouise
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. The question mentions a malicious file being downloaded, which could also point to a promiscuous policy that allows unrestricted access. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Glenna
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. The scenario describes a situation where confidential files were accessed remotely without proper security measures, which suggests a permissive or lax Internet access policy.
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Theron
5 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll start by checking the configuration of the Office 365 service account, as that seems like the most likely culprit based on the options provided. If that's not the issue, I'll move on to double-checking the UEM and Secure Email Gateway settings.
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Kanisha
5 months ago
I recall from our textbook that fraud examination covers the whole process from start to finish, so that's gotta be A.
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Veronica
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the round trip simulation feature is related to testing the process model, but I'm not sure exactly how it works. I'll need to review my notes on that.
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Na
5 months ago
From what I practiced, I thought autoscaling was more about CPU and memory. I'm leaning towards saying false for GPUs.
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Margart
2 years ago
Ah, the classic 'open sesame' approach to network security. I bet the hackers are having a field day with Sarah's computer. Time to invest in a good VPN, am I right?
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Whitney
2 years ago
Ah, the joys of remote work. I'm sure Sarah's boss is just thrilled about this whole situation. Maybe they should consider a 'paranoid policy' instead.
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Shala
2 years ago
Maybe her company needs to implement a 'paranoid policy' to prevent these security risks.
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Kirk
2 years ago
Yeah, she should have followed a 'prudent policy' to avoid this kind of situation.
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Val
2 years ago
I agree, a 'paranoid policy' would have been even better in this case.
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Maurine
2 years ago
I think Sarah should have been more careful with her Internet access.
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Alyce
2 years ago
Yeah, she should have followed a 'prudent policy' to prevent this.
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Daron
2 years ago
Sarah should have been more careful with her Internet access.
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Cristal
2 years ago
I agree with Ernest. A Prudent policy would have prevented this security breach.
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Hassie
2 years ago
Well, well, looks like we've got a real-life case of 'Dude, where's my firewall?' Gotta love the 'permissive policy' approach.
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Arleen
2 years ago
D) Prudent policy
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Chauncey
2 years ago
C) Paranoid policy
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Son
2 years ago
A) Permissive policy
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Ernest
2 years ago
I think the Internet access policy demonstrated here is a Prudent policy.
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Kati
2 years ago
Yikes! Looks like Sarah needs a lesson in cybersecurity 101. Downloading random files on a public network? Not a smart move.
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Roxane
2 years ago
D) Prudent policy
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Kara
2 years ago
A) Permissive policy
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Tracey
2 years ago
C) Paranoid policy
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Jerry
2 years ago
A) Permissive policy
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Reena
2 years ago
D) Prudent policy
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Nina
2 years ago
C) Paranoid policy
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