PeopleCert DevSecOps Exam - Topic 7 Question 41 Discussion

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Question #: 41
Topic #: 7

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Which of the following BEST describes an example of an insider threat?

ANon-malicious attackers

BOther competitors

CThe general public

DDisgruntled employees

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Suggested Answer: A

by Hayley at Sep 08, 2024, 12:25 AM

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Casie

7 months ago

D is spot on, but I’m surprised it’s not more obvious to everyone!

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Huey

8 months ago

Wait, are we sure about D? What about A?

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Cordie

8 months ago

No way, it’s clearly D. Anyone who says otherwise is missing the point.

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Twana

8 months ago

I think A could fit too, not all insiders are malicious.

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Phuong

8 months ago

Definitely D, disgruntled employees are a classic example.

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Son

9 months ago

I thought insider threats were mostly about employees, so D seems right, but I wonder if there are other options that could fit too.

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Tora

9 months ago

I feel like this question is similar to one we practiced about insider threats. I think D makes the most sense, but I’m second-guessing myself.

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Mitzie

9 months ago

I remember studying that insider threats can be both malicious and non-malicious, but I can't recall if disgruntled employees are the best example.

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My

9 months ago

I think insider threats are usually related to people within the organization, so I’m leaning towards D, but I’m not completely sure.

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Laurel

9 months ago

Non-malicious attackers don't really fit the definition of an insider threat, which is typically someone with malicious intent from within the organization.

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Chuck

9 months ago

I'm pretty sure disgruntled employees would be the best example of an insider threat, since they have inside knowledge and access to cause harm.

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Justine

9 months ago

Okay, let's see. I know insider threats are usually associated with malicious actors within an organization, so I'll rule out the general public and competitors.

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Elenora

9 months ago

Hmm, this one seems tricky. I'll have to think carefully about the definition of an insider threat.

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Naomi

9 months ago

Okay, I know Oracle Financials is definitely one of the major application product families. That's an easy one.

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Freeman

1 year ago

C) The general public? That's like saying a random person on the street is an insider threat. Clearly, D is the correct answer here.

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Na

1 year ago

D) Disgruntled employees

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Paris

1 year ago

C) The general public

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Kayleigh

1 year ago

D is the correct answer here.

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Meaghan

1 year ago

B) Other competitors

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Rory

1 year ago

D) Disgruntled employees

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Gilma

1 year ago

C) The general public

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Lucina

1 year ago

A) Non-malicious attackers

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Delmy

1 year ago

B) Other competitors

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Rosita

1 year ago

A) Non-malicious attackers

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Roselle

1 year ago

B) Other competitors? Really? That's more of an external threat, not an insider one. D is the way to go, hands down.

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Carlene

1 year ago

A) Non-malicious attackers can still pose a threat from within the organization.

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Maryanne

1 year ago

D) Disgruntled employees are definitely a major example of insider threats.

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Jenelle

1 year ago

A) Non-malicious attackers could also be considered insider threats, not just disgruntled employees.

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Deonna

1 year ago

Hmm, I'd have to go with D. Disgruntled employees are the worst - they know where all the skeletons are buried!

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Sherill

1 year ago

Absolutely, it's a major risk that organizations need to be aware of.

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Bernadine

1 year ago

It's important for companies to have measures in place to prevent insider threats.

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Penney

1 year ago

They definitely have insider knowledge that can be used against the company.

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Rachael

1 year ago

I agree, disgruntled employees can cause a lot of damage.

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Erick

1 year ago

A) Non-malicious attackers? I don't think so. Insider threats are usually intentional and malicious in nature.

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Dorethea

1 year ago

But what about A) Non-malicious attackers? They could also be considered insider threats, right?

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Jill

1 year ago

D) Disgruntled employees is the correct answer. They pose a serious insider threat due to their intimate knowledge of the organization's systems and processes.

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