Exam SY0-701 topic 1 question 434 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's SY0-701

Question #: 434
Topic #: 1

An employee clicks a malicious link in an email that appears to be from the company's Chief Executive Officer. The employee's computer is infected with ransomware that encrypts the company's files. Which of the following is the most effective way for the company to prevent similar incidents in the future?

A. Security awareness training
B. Database encryption
C. Segmentation
D. Reporting suspicious emails

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

by test_arrow at Feb. 14, 2025, 1:34 a.m.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: A

Explanation: Security awareness training educates employees on how to recognize phishing emails, malicious links, and social engineering attacks. Since the employee fell for a phishing email appearing to be from the CEO, training can help prevent similar incidents by teaching users to verify sender identities, check for suspicious links, and avoid clicking unknown attachments. Phishing is one of the most common ways ransomware spreads, so proactive education is key.

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