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GIAC GCCC Exam - Topic 9 Question 52 Discussion

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Question #: 52
Topic #: 9

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Which of the following actions would best mitigate against phishing attempts such as the example below?

AEstablishing email filters to block no-reply address emails

BMaking web filters to prevent accessing Google Docs

CHaving employee's complete user awareness training

DRecommending against the use of Google Docs

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by Cassie at Jul 05, 2024, 07:29 PM

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Annelle

8 months ago

Why recommend against Google Docs? That seems extreme!

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Evelynn

9 months ago

I agree, training is key to spotting phishing!

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Tawna

9 months ago

Email filters can definitely reduce risks.

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Fredric

9 months ago

Really? I doubt training alone will help.

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Micaela

9 months ago

User awareness training is a must!

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Katie

9 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the web filters. I don’t see how blocking Google Docs would help with phishing. So, I guess I’m leaning towards C as well.

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Nenita

10 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think training employees is crucial. C seems like the most effective action to take.

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Lashon

10 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like email filters could help too. Maybe A is a good option, but I wonder if it would catch everything.

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Daniel

10 months ago

I remember we discussed how user awareness training can really help identify phishing attempts. I think option C might be the best choice.

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Jame

10 months ago

User awareness training is definitely the way to go here. Phishing attacks rely on tricking people, so educating employees on how to spot these scams is crucial. I'm confident that option C is the right answer.

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Evangelina

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Blocking no-reply emails and preventing Google Docs access could also be effective, but I'm not sure if those are the best overall solutions. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Sheron

10 months ago

This seems like a straightforward phishing question. I think the best approach is to focus on user awareness and training, which is option C.

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Ettie

10 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. Blocking certain email addresses or websites might help, but I'm not sure if that's the most comprehensive solution. I think I need to review my notes on phishing mitigation strategies before deciding on the best approach.

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Nettie

10 months ago

Free software can be a tricky topic. I'll need to make sure I don't mix it up with open source or other similar concepts. I'll read through the options slowly and try to apply my understanding of the key principles.

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Myra

10 months ago

I'm not entirely confident on this one. The options seem a bit close together, so I'll need to double-check my understanding of cable tie installation best practices.

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Dino

1 year ago

If we really want to stop phishing, let's just ban email altogether. Then we can all go back to sending messages via smoke signals. No internet, no phishing, problem solved!

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Frederica

1 year ago

That might be a bit extreme, but user awareness training is definitely important.

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Ashton

1 year ago

C) Having employee's complete user awareness training

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Audry

1 year ago

A) Establishing email filters to block no-reply address emails

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Roy

1 year ago

I heard a rumor that the phishers are now targeting people who use carrier pigeons for their emails. Better get those birds on some cybersecurity training ASAP!

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Sarah

1 year ago

Recommending against the use of Google Docs? That's like telling people to stop using the internet. Phishing happens everywhere, so employee training is the way to go.

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Luis

1 year ago

Preventing access to Google Docs might work, but that could also impact legitimate business activities. I'd rather not restrict employees' productivity unless it's absolutely necessary.

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Benedict

1 year ago

Preventing access to Google Docs might work, but that could also impact legitimate business activities. I'd rather not restrict employees' productivity unless it's absolutely necessary.

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Melita

1 year ago

C) Having employee's complete user awareness training

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Tony

1 year ago

A) Establishing email filters to block no-reply address emails

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Shala

1 year ago

Blocking no-reply address emails sounds like a good idea, but phishers can spoof any email address. I'd go with the employee training option to really address the root of the problem.

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Roxane

1 year ago

Employee awareness training is the best defense against phishing attempts.

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Lacey

1 year ago

I agree, email filters can only do so much. Training is key.

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Lisha

1 year ago

Employee training is definitely important to prevent phishing attacks.

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Ilene

1 year ago

I think the best way to mitigate phishing attempts is to have employees complete user awareness training. That way, they can learn to identify suspicious emails and avoid falling for these scams.

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Leonida

1 year ago

D) Recommending against the use of Google Docs

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Paris

1 year ago

C) Having employee's complete user awareness training

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Lucy

1 year ago

B) Making web filters to prevent accessing Google Docs

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Frank

1 year ago

A) Establishing email filters to block no-reply address emails

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Fletcher

1 year ago

I also think C) is the best option. Educating employees about the dangers of phishing attacks can help protect sensitive information.

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Rosio

1 year ago

I agree with Rochell. Training employees to recognize phishing attempts is crucial in preventing security breaches.

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Rochell

1 year ago

I think C) Having employee's complete user awareness training would be the best option.

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