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Executive management approved the storage of sensitive data on smartphones and tablets as long as they were encrypted. Later a vulnerability was announced at an information security conference that allowed attackers to bypass the device's authentication process, making the data accessible. The smartphone manufacturer said it would take six months for the vulnerability to be fixed and distributed through the cellular carriers. Four months after the vulnerability was announced, an employee lost his tablet and the sensitive information became public.
What was the failure that led to the information being lost?
Suggested Answer: A
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38 comments · newest first
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Adell
10 months ago
Management should've insured against data loss, that's just basic!
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Jade
11 months ago
I think the employees should've kept their devices updated.
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Soledad
11 months ago
Wait, they were okay with storing sensitive data on phones? That's risky!
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Twanna
11 months ago
Totally agree, they should've done a risk review!
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Eura
11 months ago
Sounds like a classic case of poor risk management.
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Solange
11 months ago
Management's responsibility to insure against data loss seems relevant, so I wonder if option D could also be a factor in this scenario.
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Trevor
12 months ago
I practiced a question about vulnerability scans not being done, so option C sounds familiar, but I'm not convinced it applies here.
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Vanesa
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the employees should have updated their devices regularly, which makes option B a possibility.
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Arlie
12 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of risk acceptance reviews, so I think option A might be the right choice.
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Annamae
12 months ago
This is a good opportunity to apply my knowledge of risk management principles. I'll focus on identifying the breakdown in the risk assessment and mitigation process.
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Ressie
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the details here. I'll need to re-read the question a few times to make sure I understand all the key points.
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Dong
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider the timeline of events and the risk management processes that were in place.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is identifying the specific failure that led to the data breach. I'll methodically go through the answer choices and see which one best fits the scenario.
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Ashleigh
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about factors that can impact the timing of business analysis activities. I'll need to think through the different possibilities and choose the best option.
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Yvette
1 year ago
I bet the employee who lost the tablet was just trying to show off their new device to their friends. 'Look, I have all this sensitive data right here!' *facepalm*
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Alva
1 year ago
Wow, 6 months to fix a critical vulnerability? That smartphone manufacturer must be running on Jurassic Park time or something!
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Madalyn
1 year ago
C) Vulnerability scans were not done to identify the devices that were at risk
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Amie
1 year ago
B) The employees failed to maintain their devices at the most current software version
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Alyce
1 year ago
D) Management had not insured against the possibility of the information being lost
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Selene
1 year ago
C) Vulnerability scans were not done to identify the devices that were at risk
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Cecily
1 year ago
B) The employees failed to maintain their devices at the most current software version
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Olen
1 year ago
A) There was no risk acceptance review after the risk changed
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Dona
1 year ago
A) There was no risk acceptance review after the risk changed
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Claudia
1 year ago
D? Really? I mean, insuring against lost data is a good idea, but it doesn't solve the root cause here. They needed to have a proper risk management process in place.
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Elvis
1 year ago
D) Management had not insured against the possibility of the information being lost
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Quentin
1 year ago
C) Vulnerability scans were not done to identify the devices that were at risk
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Sherill
1 year ago
B) The employees failed to maintain their devices at the most current software version
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Adell
1 year ago
A) There was no risk acceptance review after the risk changed
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Ranee
1 year ago
I'm going with C. They should have done vulnerability scans to identify which devices were at risk and prioritize patching them. Letting the vulnerability linger for 4 months is just unacceptable.
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Jean
1 year ago
But shouldn't management have insured against the possibility of the information being lost? That could have prevented this situation too.
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Becky
2 years ago
I think A is the right answer here. The organization should have reviewed the risk after that vulnerability was announced and made a decision to accept or mitigate it. Relying on the manufacturer's timeline was a major oversight.
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Tricia
1 year ago
That's also a valid point, keeping devices updated is crucial for security
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Annice
1 year ago
B) The employees failed to maintain their devices at the most current software version
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Erick
1 year ago
I agree, management should have reassessed the risk and taken action
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Bambi
1 year ago
A) There was no risk acceptance review after the risk changed
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Elin
2 years ago
Come on, the answer is clearly B. The employees should have kept their devices updated, that's just basic security hygiene. I can't believe they let this happen!
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Claudia
2 years ago
I agree with Dalene. If they had updated their devices, maybe the vulnerability could have been fixed before the information was lost.
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Dalene
2 years ago
I think the failure was that employees failed to maintain their devices at the most current software version.