INSIDER THREAT AWARENESS EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following scenarios describe a potential insider threat? - ANS -An employee
takes a photo at their desk and posts...
-An engineer regularly...
-A project manager at a cleared facility...
Johan is a janitor at a DOD facility. He does not have national security eligibility determination.
When he is working near the building entrances, he often opens the door for everyone
entering. Does this pose an insider threat as defined by the NITTF? Why or why not? -
ANS Yes, the incident does meet the definition...is using his authorized access...
Julien is a DOD program manager. He recently accepted a friend request from a woman on
social media. They chat often through DMs. The messages started out unrelated to Julien's
work. The woman's messages quickly shifted when she started complaining about her job and
offering details about her work... What should Julien do and why? - ANS Report it, as the
woman may be part of a broader effort...
Sun works for a private cleared defense contractor. Her facility recently experienced suspicious
network activity... Could the facility be the victim of adversarial targeting? Why or why not? -
ANS Yes, adversaries tarted both public and private organizations
Consider the following scenarios. Which are required to be reported? - ANS Leo was rushed
to make a deadline and bypassed security...
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following scenarios describe a potential insider threat? - ANS -An employee
takes a photo at their desk and posts...
-An engineer regularly...
-A project manager at a cleared facility...
Johan is a janitor at a DOD facility. He does not have national security eligibility determination.
When he is working near the building entrances, he often opens the door for everyone
entering. Does this pose an insider threat as defined by the NITTF? Why or why not? -
ANS Yes, the incident does meet the definition...is using his authorized access...
Julien is a DOD program manager. He recently accepted a friend request from a woman on
social media. They chat often through DMs. The messages started out unrelated to Julien's
work. The woman's messages quickly shifted when she started complaining about her job and
offering details about her work... What should Julien do and why? - ANS Report it, as the
woman may be part of a broader effort...
Sun works for a private cleared defense contractor. Her facility recently experienced suspicious
network activity... Could the facility be the victim of adversarial targeting? Why or why not? -
ANS Yes, adversaries tarted both public and private organizations
Consider the following scenarios. Which are required to be reported? - ANS Leo was rushed
to make a deadline and bypassed security...
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