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Question #: 74
Topic #: 2
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Which of the following is responsible for MOST of the security issues?

  • A. Outside espionage
  • B. Hackers
  • C. Personnel
  • D. Equipment failure
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️
Personnel cause more security issues than hacker attacks, outside espionage, or equipment failure.
The following answers are incorrect because:
Outside espionage is incorrect as it is not the best answer.
Hackers is also incorrect as it is not the best answer.
Equipment failure is also incorrect as it is not the best answer.
Reference : Shon Harris AIO v3 , Chapter-3: Security Management Practices , Page : 56

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Alabaster
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
Personnel, especially in the context of insider threats. Whether they're deliberately abusing their privileges or simply succumbing to security mispractices, most issues stem from them as they have the most access to compromise the system.
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