Discuss Isaca CCOA Exam Topic 5 Question 2

An organization moving its payment card system into a separate location on its network (or security reasons is an example of network:

Aredundancy.

Bsegmentation.

Cencryption.

Dcentricity.

Suggested Answer: B

The act of moving a payment card system to a separate network location is an example of network segmentation because:

Isolation for Security: Segregates sensitive systems from less secure parts of the network.

PCI DSS Compliance: Payment card data must be isolated to reduce the scope of compliance.

Minimized Attack Surface: Limits exposure in case other parts of the network are compromised.

Enhanced Control: Allows for tailored security measures specific to payment systems.

Other options analysis:

A . Redundancy: Involves having backup systems, not isolating networks.

C . Encryption: Protects data but does not involve network separation.

D . Centricity: Not a recognized concept in network security.

CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition Reference:

Chapter 7: Network Segmentation and Isolation: Emphasizes segmentation for protecting sensitive data.

Chapter 9: PCI Compliance Best Practices: Discusses network segmentation to secure payment card environments.

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33 comments · newest first

Edna 10 months ago

Really? I thought redundancy was more about backup systems.

Richelle 10 months ago

Segmentation is the right term, no doubt about it.

Gail 10 months ago

I agree, segmentation is key for security.

Alline 10 months ago

Wait, is encryption not a better option here?

Marva 11 months ago

Definitely segmentation! Keeps sensitive data separate.

Leslie 11 months ago

I’m confused because encryption seems important for security too, but I don’t think it fits this scenario.

Mabel 11 months ago

This question reminds me of a practice quiz where we discussed network segmentation. I feel like that's the right answer.

Arlen 11 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about redundancy being related to backup systems, so that doesn't seem right here.

Mitzie 12 months ago

I think this might be about segmentation since moving the payment card system sounds like isolating it for security.

Kerrie 12 months ago

Network segmentation, that's the one! Isolating the payment system makes total sense as a security measure. I'm confident this is the right answer.

Scot 12 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Separating the payment card system to a different location on the network is a form of network segmentation, which helps isolate sensitive data and improve security. I'll select that option.

Carolann 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking about the network concept, but the details about the payment card system have me a little confused. Let me re-read it carefully.

Gregg 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward network security question. I'll focus on the key details about separating the payment card system and think through the different network concepts.

Azalee 1 year ago

B for sure. Segregating the payment system from the rest of the network is a smart move to minimize the attack surface. I just hope they remember to update the firewall rules!

Nelida 1 year ago

↳ replying to Azalee

Segregation is a good practice to protect sensitive data.

Daniel 1 year ago

↳ replying to Azalee

Firewall rules should definitely be updated regularly to maintain security.

Maybelle 1 year ago

↳ replying to Azalee

Definitely, keeping the payment system separate is crucial.

Ahmad 1 year ago

↳ replying to Azalee

I agree, B is the best option. Segmentation is key for security.

Lenna 1 year ago

Definitely B. Segmentation is the way to go for securing sensitive payment systems. I bet the IT team is really hoping no one spills coffee on the server again!

Therese 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lenna

Coffee spills can be a disaster for servers, fingers crossed it doesn't happen again.

Felicidad 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lenna

Let's hope they have backups in place just in case!

Delfina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lenna

I agree, segmentation is crucial for security.

Paris 1 year ago

I believe the correct answer is B) segmentation, as it helps to limit the impact of a security breach.

Evangelina 1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be C) encryption for added security.

Lynelle 1 year ago

I agree with Dion, because segmentation helps to isolate sensitive data.

Dion 1 year ago

I think the answer is B) segmentation.

Pamella 1 year ago

I think the answer is B. Segmentation makes the most sense for an organization moving its payment card system to a separate location on the network for security reasons.

Virgilio 1 year ago

↳ replying to Pamella

Encryption is important too, but segmentation is key for network security.

Vallie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Pamella

Redundancy wouldn't really help with security in this case.

Lina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Pamella

I agree, segmentation is crucial for isolating sensitive data.

Corinne 1 year ago

↳ replying to Pamella

Encryption is important too, but segmentation is key.

Emerson 1 year ago

↳ replying to Pamella

Redundancy wouldn't really help in this case.

Shaquana 1 year ago

↳ replying to Pamella

I agree, segmentation is crucial for security.

Isaca CCOA Exam - Topic 5 Question 2 Discussion