Discuss ISC2 ISSMP Exam Topic 5 Question 25

You are the Network Administrator for a college. You watch a large number of people (some not even students) going in and out of areas with campus computers (libraries, computer labs, etc.). You have had a problem with laptops being stolen. What is the most cost effective method to prevent this?

AVideo surveillance on all areas with computers.

BUse laptop locks.

CAppoint a security guard.

DSmart card access to all areas with computers.

Suggested Answer: B

It is very inexpensive to put physical locks on laptops that connect them to tables preventing them from being easily stolen.

Answer options A, D, and C are incorrect. All of these methods would help ameliorate the situation, but would not be cost effective. All are more expensive than the simpler idea of using laptop locks.

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12 comments · newest first

Claribel 11 months ago

Surprised no one mentioned better awareness programs for students!

Twanna 12 months ago

Smart card access sounds cool, but will it really stop theft?

Lisbeth 12 months ago

A security guard? That’s way too expensive!

Kirby 12 months ago

Laptop locks are cheap and effective!

Tamesha 1 year ago

Video surveillance is a must! It’s a solid deterrent.

Roosevelt 1 year ago

Smart card access sounds good for controlling who enters, but I wonder if it really prevents theft effectively.

Anglea 1 year ago

I'm not sure if appointing a security guard is the best option. It seems like it could be costly and not very efficient.

Huey 1 year ago

I remember discussing the effectiveness of video surveillance in class, but it might be too expensive for a college budget.

Joesph 1 year ago

I think using laptop locks could be a practical solution. We practiced a similar question about securing equipment in labs.

Frank 1 year ago

Wait, I'm a bit confused. Does ZTNA really not support SSH connections? I'll need to double-check that before answering.

Gracia 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. I'll need to re-read it a few times to make sure I understand what they're asking.

Johnetta 1 year ago

I think we need to disable proxy ARP when the default gateway is on an external device, but I'm not 100% sure.

ISC2 ISSMP Exam - Topic 5 Question 25 Discussion