WGU D488 Pre- Assessment (Latest
Update ) Cybersecurity
Architecture and Engineering |
Questions and Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
Question:
Which risk management strategy will ensure the security of data stored on a
software application?
Answer:
Encryption of all sensitive data stored within the application
Question:
A manufacturing company recently conducted a cybersecurity assessment
which identified several vulnerabilities, including unsecured wireless
networks and a lack of knowledge of cybersecurity best practices by
employees. Which risk mitigation process should the company use to address
these vulnerabilities?
Answer:
Implement wireless network encryption and enforce regular employee
security training
,Question:
A company is concerned about the security of its network and wants to
implement a control that will allow only preapproved software to run on its
endpoints. Which control should the company implement to achieve this
goal?
Answer:
Allowlisting
Question:
A company has discovered a vulnerability in its Kubernetes deployment that
allows attackers to execute commands on the Kubernetes cluster's nodes. The
company has decided to implement risk mitigation processes to address this
vulnerability. Which risk mitigation process is the most effective in mitigating
the vulnerability associated with the Kubernetes deployment?
Answer:
Implementing network segmentation to isolate the Kubernetes nodes from
the rest of the network
Question:
An organization is developing a new telemedicine platform to provide remote
healthcare services to patients and has asked a cybersecurity analyst to help
develop a risk management plan for the new platform. What is the correct
sequence of steps in the risk management process in this scenario?
Answer:
Identify business assets, identify known vulnerabilities, identify threats,
identify business impact, and identify risk response
, Question:
An organization has recently signed a contract with a new vendor to provide a
critical service. The service will involve the vendor having access to sensitive
customer data. The organization's management is concerned about the risks
associated with using a new vendor and wants to know the best ways to
mitigate those risks. Which strategy will meet the needs of the company?
Answer:
Conducting a vendor viability assessment to ensure the vendor has the
necessary resources and expertise to provide the service
Question:
A large financial institution has experienced a significant increase in phishing
attacks targeting its employees. The institution is concerned about the
potential financial and reputational damages caused by a successful phishing
attack. Which security control will mitigate the risk of a successful phishing
attack on the financial institution's employees?
Answer:
Conducting regular security awareness training for employees
Question:
Which emerging technology has the potential to significantly impact the
security of current encryption methods by making it possible to quickly solve
mathematical problems that are currently considered difficult or impossible
to solve?
Answer:
Quantum computing
Update ) Cybersecurity
Architecture and Engineering |
Questions and Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
Question:
Which risk management strategy will ensure the security of data stored on a
software application?
Answer:
Encryption of all sensitive data stored within the application
Question:
A manufacturing company recently conducted a cybersecurity assessment
which identified several vulnerabilities, including unsecured wireless
networks and a lack of knowledge of cybersecurity best practices by
employees. Which risk mitigation process should the company use to address
these vulnerabilities?
Answer:
Implement wireless network encryption and enforce regular employee
security training
,Question:
A company is concerned about the security of its network and wants to
implement a control that will allow only preapproved software to run on its
endpoints. Which control should the company implement to achieve this
goal?
Answer:
Allowlisting
Question:
A company has discovered a vulnerability in its Kubernetes deployment that
allows attackers to execute commands on the Kubernetes cluster's nodes. The
company has decided to implement risk mitigation processes to address this
vulnerability. Which risk mitigation process is the most effective in mitigating
the vulnerability associated with the Kubernetes deployment?
Answer:
Implementing network segmentation to isolate the Kubernetes nodes from
the rest of the network
Question:
An organization is developing a new telemedicine platform to provide remote
healthcare services to patients and has asked a cybersecurity analyst to help
develop a risk management plan for the new platform. What is the correct
sequence of steps in the risk management process in this scenario?
Answer:
Identify business assets, identify known vulnerabilities, identify threats,
identify business impact, and identify risk response
, Question:
An organization has recently signed a contract with a new vendor to provide a
critical service. The service will involve the vendor having access to sensitive
customer data. The organization's management is concerned about the risks
associated with using a new vendor and wants to know the best ways to
mitigate those risks. Which strategy will meet the needs of the company?
Answer:
Conducting a vendor viability assessment to ensure the vendor has the
necessary resources and expertise to provide the service
Question:
A large financial institution has experienced a significant increase in phishing
attacks targeting its employees. The institution is concerned about the
potential financial and reputational damages caused by a successful phishing
attack. Which security control will mitigate the risk of a successful phishing
attack on the financial institution's employees?
Answer:
Conducting regular security awareness training for employees
Question:
Which emerging technology has the potential to significantly impact the
security of current encryption methods by making it possible to quickly solve
mathematical problems that are currently considered difficult or impossible
to solve?
Answer:
Quantum computing
