Comptia casp - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is an example of risk avoidance? • A) Implementing a new firewall • B) Choosing not to store sensitive data • C) Purchasing insurance • Answer: B) Choosing not to store sensitive data • Explanation: Risk avoidance involves eliminating exposure to a risk by opting not to engage in the activity that creates the risk.

What is the primary purpose of a security operations center (SOC)? • A) To develop new security technologies • B) To manage and respond to security incidents • C) To conduct employee training • Answer: B) To manage and respond to security incidents • Explanation: A SOC is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats and incidents in real-time.

Which of the following best defines a "false positive" in security monitoring? • A) A legitimate threat that is identified as benign • B) An alert indicating a threat that does not exist • C) A successful breach of security • Answer: B) An alert indicating a threat that does not exist • Explanation: A false positive occurs when a security system incorrectly identifies benign activity as malicious, leading to unnecessary investigations.

What is the main purpose of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in security engineering? • A) Increase project duration • B) Incorporate security practices at each phase of development • C) Improve software performance • Answer: B) Incorporate security practices at each phase of development • Explanation: SDLC helps integrate security considerations early, reducing vulnerabilities before deployment.

What is the primary purpose of a Security Operations Center (SOC)? • A) To develop security policies • B) To monitor and respond to security incidents • C) To conduct employee training • Answer: B) To monitor and respond to security incidents • Explanation: The SOC is responsible for real-time monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents to protect organizational assets.

What is the primary purpose of a Security Operations Center (SOC)? • A) To conduct vulnerability assessments • B) To monitor and respond to security incidents • C) To develop security policies • Answer: B) To monitor and respond to security incidents • Explanation: A SOC is designed to continuously monitor and analyze an organization’s security posture, responding to security incidents as they occur.

What is the primary purpose of implementing layered security in an organization? • A) To improve network performance • B) To create multiple defenses against potential threats • C) To reduce the number of security devices • Answer: B) To create multiple defenses against potential threats • Explanation: Layered security (or defense in depth) involves using multiple security measures to provide redundancy, making it harder for attackers to compromise systems.

What is the main purpose of performing a risk assessment in security engineering? • A) To reduce software licensing costs • B) To identify and mitigate potential threats • C) To increase system efficiency • Answer: B) To identify and mitigate potential threats • Explanation: A risk assessment helps identify vulnerabilities and threats, allowing organizations to implement measures to mitigate potential risks.