EBK NETWORK+ GUIDE TO NETWORKS
EBK NETWORK+ GUIDE TO NETWORKS
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781337671644
Author: ANDREWS
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 9, Problem 1RQ
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A procedure used to conduct in order to create recommendations for the upgrading priorities is posture assessment.

Hence, the correct answer is option “D”.

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Posture assessment:

  • It refers to the process of applying set of rules to the data in order to provide an assessment as the level of trust.
  • Each and every organization should has its security risks by conducting a posture assessment.
  • It should be done at least one in a year or in quarterly basis.
  • It should be checked once after performing significant changes in the network.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Data breach:

It is the process of revealing the information to the untrusted environment without authorization.

Hence, the option “A” is wrong.

Security audit:

It is a systematic evaluation of the company’s security system that ensures whether the given information conforms a set of established criteria.

Hence, the option “B” is wrong.

Exploitation:

It is not a procedure to conduct for the upgrade priorities.

Hence, the option “C” is wrong.

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