Security+ 701 PBQ 12

You are a security analyst at a financial institution. Several workstations have been infected with malware, causing disruption to normal operations. Your task is to contain the infection, remove the malware, and strengthen defenses to prevent future infections.

Tasks:

• Contain the Infection:
  • Identify infected systems.
  • Isolate affected systems to prevent spread.
• Remove the Malware:
  • Clean the infected systems.
  • Ensure no malware remnants remain.
• Strengthen Defenses:
  • Implement measures to prevent future infections.
  • Educate employees on safe computing practices.

Instructions: Based on the scenario, select the best actions to handle the malware infection.

You are a security analyst at a tech company. Unauthorized devices have been detected on the company’s wireless network. Your task is to secure the wireless network, identify the source of the breach, and implement measures to prevent future breaches.

Tasks:

• Secure the Wireless Network:
  • Change wireless network settings to enhance security.
  • Remove unauthorized devices.
• Identify the Source:
  • Determine how the unauthorized devices gained access.
  • Investigate any potential data breaches.
• Prevent Future Breaches:
  • Implement additional security measures.
  • Educate employees on wireless security best practices.

Instructions: Based on the scenario, select the best actions to secure the wireless network.

You are a security analyst at a software development company that uses cloud services extensively. A recent audit revealed several security misconfigurations in the cloud environment, putting sensitive data at risk. Your task is to correct these misconfigurations and improve the overall security posture of the cloud environment.

Tasks:

• Correct Misconfigurations:
  • Identify and fix the specific misconfigurations.
  • Ensure proper access controls are in place.
• Improve Security Posture:
  • Implement best practices for cloud security.
  • Regularly review and update cloud security settings.
• Educate the Team:
  • Train the development team on secure cloud practices.
  • Establish guidelines for cloud usage.

Instructions: Based on the scenario, select the best actions to correct the misconfigurations and improve cloud security.

You are a security analyst at a data center. A physical security breach has occurred, where unauthorized individuals gained access to the server room. Your task is to secure the premises, investigate the breach, and enhance physical security measures to prevent future incidents.

Tasks:

• Secure the Premises:
  • Ensure the immediate security of the server room.
  • Check for any unauthorized access to servers or data.
• Investigate the Breach:
  • Identify how the breach occurred.
  • Determine if any data was compromised.
• Enhance Physical Security:
  • Implement stronger physical security controls.
  • Educate staff on physical security best practices.

Instructions: Based on the scenario, select the best actions to handle the physical security breach.