Module 1: Protect Data and Communicate Incidents

Q: As a security analyst, you are responsible for protecting an organization’s low-level assets and high-importance assets. Which of the following is considered a low-level asset?

• Company trade secrets
• Intellectual property
• Guest Wi-Fi network 
• Customer email addresses

Explanation: When compared to high-importance assets such as company trade secrets, intellectual property, or customer email addresses, which require more stringent security measures, a guest Wi-Fi network typically does not contain sensitive information and is generally intended for temporary and public use. This is even though it is essential to protect all assets.

Q: Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between a security mindset and asset protection?

• A security mindset helps analysts protect high-importance assets.
• A security mindset helps analysts protect low-level assets.
• A security mindset helps analysts protect all levels of assets. 
• A security mindset is not important for protecting assets.

Explanation: Having a complete security mentality guarantees that both high-importance and low-level assets are effectively safeguarded. This is accomplished by taking into consideration the variable degrees of risk and impact that are connected with the various categories of assets.

Q: Which of the following examples are considered public data? Select two answers.

• Press releases 
• Passport numbers
• Product announcements
• Health insurance information

Explanation: The purpose of press releases is to disseminate information to the general public and to give organizations information that they want to share with the public. A further purpose of product announcements is to provide information to the general public to educate customers and other stakeholders about newly released items or upgrades.

Q: Fill in the blank: One of the most important concerns for most organizations is the protection of _____.

• customer data 
• guest Wi-Fi
• job postings
• social media

Explanation: The safeguarding of client information is among the most significant issues for the majority of businesses throughout the world.

Q: Fill in the blank: The decisions a security analyst makes can affect the organization that the analyst works for and other team members across the organization. These decisions also affect ______.

• the analyst’s chance for a promotion
• the customers of the organization that hired the analyst 
• the financial markets
• competitors in the industry

Explanation: The choices that a security analyst takes have the potential to have repercussions not just for the company that the analyst works for but also for other members of the team located across the organization. These choices also have an impact on the clients of the company that used the analyst's services.

Q: What are some ways that security analysts protect data? Select three answers.

• Ignoring small events
• Reporting small events 
• Understanding the organization’s assets 
• Paying attention to detail 

Explanation: It is possible for analysts to efficiently prioritize and preserve resources inside an organization if they are aware of the assets that are present within the business, such as data, software, and hardware. Security threats are often covert or difficult to detect. Analysts can identify possible security breaches or vulnerabilities and react appropriately to them if they use meticulousness and attentiveness. Even even mild occurrences might be a sign of more significant problems. To identify patterns or early warning indicators of possible security concerns, analysts may find patterns by reporting and analyzing tiny occurrences.

Q: What is the correct term for a security event that results in a data breach?

• Phishing incident
• Compromised data
• Security incident 
• Data security event

Explanation: A security incident is an appropriate phrase to use when referring to a security occurrence that leads to breaches in data security.

Q: Fill in the blank: An organization is responsible for protecting its customers’ sensitive data. Examples of the kinds of sensitive data that must be protected include ____ and _____. Select two answers.

• private social media pages
• bank statements 
• social security numbers 
• website URLs

Explanation: When it comes to securing the sensitive information of its consumers, a company is accountable. Statements from banks and social security numbers are two examples of the types of sensitive information that need to be secured.

Q: Which of the following are the best examples of possible consequences of a data breach? Select two answers.

• Improved hardware functionality
• Regulatory fines 
• Significant reduction in employee retention
• Loss of credibility 

Explanation: When regulatory agencies find that an organization has failed to effectively secure sensitive information, the organization may be susceptible to penalties. This is the case when the organization has a data breach. The purpose of these penalties is to maintain compliance with the rules and regulations on data protection. There is a correlation between a data breach and a decline in employee morale as well as faith in the organization's capacity to secure sensitive information. Consequently, this may result in a loss of talented workers who may go for employment somewhere that offers a higher level of security. The breach of client data may harm an organization's reputation and credibility among its customers, partners, and the general public. This loss of trust has the potential to have long-term detrimental impacts on the relationships with customers as well as the reputation of the business.

Q: Which concept focuses on understanding how to evaluate risk and identify the potential for a breach of a system, application, or data?

• Security analyst evaluation
• Security recognition
• Python knowledge
• Security mindset 

Explanation: A security mentality is a notion that focuses on knowing how to assess risk and recognize the possibility of a breach of a system, application, or data. This knowledge is essential for preventing a breach.

Q: Fill in the blank: Entry-level analysts can help protect low-level assets, such as an organization’s _____.

• financial information
• guest Wi-Fi network 
• company job descriptions
• trade secrets

Explanation: Entry-level analysts can assist in the protection of low-level assets, such as the guest Wi-Fi network of an organization.

Q: Who will be affected by the decisions you make as a security analyst? Select two answers.

• Competitors in the same industry
• The financial markets
• The customers of the organization that hired you 
• The organization that hired you

Explanation: Because customers depend on the organization to protect their data and privacy, security choices have a direct influence on the customers. The protection of the organization's assets and the upkeep of its security posture are the major responsibilities of a security analyst.

Q: Fill in the blank: _____ must be protected at all times. An organization can lose its credibility with its customers if it is not properly protected.

• Employee salaries
• An organization’s termination policy
• An organization’s social media page
• Sensitive customer data 

Explanation: Protecting sensitive consumer information is an absolute need at all times. The failure of a business to adequately secure sensitive customer data may result in the loss of trust with the customers of that firm.

Q: Fill in the blank: A security mindset is the _____.

• ability to help an organization’s human resources (HR) department remain compliant at all times
• intent to provide quality security services to an organization’s development operations team
• opportunity to showcase your Linux and other coding related technical skills
• ability to evaluate risk and constantly seek out and identify the potential or actual breach of a system, application, or data 

Explanation: The capacity to analyze risk and to continually seek out and recognize the potential or actual breach of a system, application, or data is what we mean when we talk about having a security mindfulness.

Q: As a security analyst, you are responsible for protecting an organization’s low-level assets and high-level assets. Which of the following is considered a high-level asset?

• Company job descriptions
• Public press releases
• Guest Wi-Fi network
• Intellectual property 

Explanation: One of the possibilities that is presented is intellectual property, which is regarded as a high-level asset for a corporation. This encompasses several types of intellectual assets, including as patents, trademarks, and confidential knowledge, all of which are essential to the organization's ability to innovate and establish a competitive advantage.

Q: Fill in the blank: _____ are interested in protecting sensitive financial data, customers’ usernames and passwords, and third-party vendor security.

• Social media influencers
• Web programmers
• HIPAA compliance officers
• Stakeholders 

Explanation: Stakeholders are concerned about the protection of sensitive financial data, the usernames and passwords of consumers, and the security of third-party vendors.

Q: What are some examples of the customer data that security analysts protect? Select two answers.

• Credit card numbers 
• Product announcements
• Newsletters
• Passwords 

Explanation: Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is essential for security analysts since it safeguards credit card details to prevent fraudulent activity and illegal access. When it comes to protecting user accounts and preventing unwanted access to systems and sensitive information, password protection is an absolutely essential component.

Q: Which of the following defines a security incident?

• A breach that disrupts the physical security of an organization
• A security event that does not result in a data breach
• A security event that results in a data breach 
• A breach that disrupts the cloud security of an organization

Explanation: A security incident occurs when a security event leads to a data breach. This is the definition of a security incident. It is important to note that this word is especially referring to situations in which sensitive data or systems have been accessed without authorization.

Q: Which of the following can cause a company to experience loss of credibility, financial loss, or regulatory fines?

• The resignation of the company’s social media manager
• Employee security awareness training
• A data breach
• A Cybersecurity Awareness Month phishing program

Explanation: A data breach may result in several negative consequences for an organization, including a loss of credibility, financial loss, or regulatory sanctions. The compromise of sensitive data as a result of a breach may result in significant harm to a company's image, financial obligations, and legal ramifications, such as regulatory penalties for failing to secure consumer information sufficiently. Therefore, the true response is a violation of data security.

Q: Which of the following is an essential way to maintain a security mindset?

• Seek engineering mentors
• Evaluate risks 
• Work various security jobs with different organizations
• Escalate major security issues within one week

Explanation: One of the most important ways to have a security attitude is to frequently assess potential dangers. Continuously evaluating possible vulnerabilities, threats, and the effect of security events on an organization's systems, applications, and data is a necessary step in this process. It provides assistance to security experts in prioritizing and putting into action appropriate security procedures in order to successfully minimize threats.

Q: Which of the following assets can be protected by adopting a security mindset? Select three answers.

• Intellectual property 
• Sensitive customer data 
• Network equipment
• Financial information

Explanation: Having a security mentality means having a knowledge of the worth of these assets as well as their vulnerabilities, and then putting appropriate measures in place to safeguard them from potential attacks and potential breaches.

Q: Which of the following are examples of private data? Select two answers.

• Customer bank account information
• Government trade agreements
• Employee identification numbers 
• Employee email addresses 

Explanation: These kinds of information are often regarded as private and must to be safeguarded to avoid unwanted access or abuse.

Q: What term is used to describe individuals of an organization who are interested in protecting sensitive financial data, customers’ usernames and passwords, and third-party vendor security?

• Data managers
• Stakeholders 
• Information protection advisors
• Executive security administrators

Explanation: In the context of an organization, the phrase "stakeholders" refers to persons who have an interest in safeguarding sensitive financial data, the usernames and passwords of consumers, and the security of third-party vendors. These persons have a genuine interest in ensuring that such sensitive information is sufficiently secured and protected against unauthorized access or breaches. They have a vested interest in this matter.

Q: Fill in the blank: A security analyst should _____ escalate potential security events.

• sometimes
• rarely
• always 
• never

Explanation: Constantly elevating possible security incidents is the responsibility of a security analyst. This guarantees that necessary actions may be taken on time to assess and mitigate any possible risks or vulnerabilities to the security posture of the company via the implementation of suitable procedures.