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ISC2 ISSMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's ISSMP exam
Question #: 14
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following methods can be helpful to eliminate social engineering threat?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, D

The following methods can be helpful to eliminate social engineering threat.

Password policies

Vulnerability assessments

Data classification

Password policy should specify that how the password can be shared.

Company should implement periodic penetration and vulnerability assessments. These assessments usually consist of using known hacker tools and common hacker techniques to breach a network security. Social engineering should also be used for an accurate assessment.

Since social engineers use the knowledge of others to attain information, it is essential to have a data classification model in place that all employees know and follow. Data classification assigns level of sensitivity of company information. Each classification level specifies that who can view and edit data, and how it can be shared.


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Dean
4 months ago
Wait, how does data classification even relate to social engineering?
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Belen
4 months ago
Agreed, password policies are key!
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Joaquin
4 months ago
Vulnerability assessments? Not sure that helps with social engineering.
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Cheryl
4 months ago
I think data encryption is a must too.
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Mariann
5 months ago
Definitely password policies!
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Alverta
5 months ago
I practiced a similar question where data classification was mentioned, but I’m uncertain if it directly prevents social engineering. I feel like I need to double-check that one.
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Paris
5 months ago
I think data encryption is definitely one of the answers, but I can't recall if data classification is also a strong method against social engineering threats.
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Arthur
5 months ago
I remember discussing how password policies can help, but I'm not sure if they are enough on their own against social engineering.
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Charlena
5 months ago
Vulnerability assessments seem more related to technical threats, but I guess they could help identify weaknesses that social engineers might exploit?
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Hailey
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question about the IDS/IPS mode of the MX Security Appliance. I'll carefully review the options and choose the one that best matches the information provided in the image.
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Keva
5 months ago
I hesitated between A and B. I know financial accounting deals with external reporting, but isn't management accounting more about internal decisions?
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Eliseo
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I'll need to review the Tanzu product descriptions again to be confident in my answer.
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Carolynn
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. The question is asking about forwarding multicast traffic, but the options seem to be more about controlling group membership. I'm not entirely sure which one is the right answer.
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