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NEW QUESTION # 230
Which of the following best represents an application that does not have an on-premises requirement and is accessible from anywhere?
- A. Private cloud
- B. SaaS
- C. Hybrid cloud
- D. Pass
- E. IaaS
Answer: B
Explanation:
Software as a Service (SaaS) represents an application that is hosted in the cloud and accessible via the internet from anywhere, with no requirement for on-premises infrastructure. SaaS applications are managed by a third-party provider, allowing users to access them through a web browser, making them highly scalable and flexible for remote access.
NEW QUESTION # 231
Which of the following describes the process of concealing code or text inside a graphical image?
- A. Hashing
- B. Data masking
- C. Symmetric encryption
- D. Steganography
Answer: D
Explanation:
Steganography is the process of hiding information within another medium, such as an image, audio, video, or text file. The hidden information is not visible or noticeable to the casual observer, and can only be extracted by using a specific technique or key. Steganography can be used for various purposes, such as concealing secret messages, watermarking, or evading detection by antivirus software.
NEW QUESTION # 232
After a recent vulnerability scan, a security engineer needs to harden the routers within the corporate network.
Which of the following is the most appropriate to disable?
- A. Console access
- B. VLANs
- C. Routing protocols
- D. Web-based administration
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
Web-based administration is a feature that allows users to configure and manage routers through a web browser interface. While this feature can provide convenience and ease of use, it can also pose a security risk, especially if the web interface is exposed to the internet or uses weak authentication or encryption methods.
Web-based administration can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to the router's settings, firmware, or data, or to launch attacks such as cross-site scripting (XSS) or cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
Therefore, disabling web-based administration is a good practice to harden the routers within the corporate network. Console access, routing protocols, and VLANs are other features that can be configured on routers, but they are not the most appropriate to disable for hardening purposes. Console access is a physical connection to the router that requires direct access to the device, which can be secured by locking the router in a cabinet or using a strong password. Routing protocols are essential for routers to exchange routing information and maintain network connectivity, and they can be secured by using authentication or encryption mechanisms. VLANs are logical segments of a network that can enhance network performance and security by isolating traffic and devices, and they can be secured by using VLAN access control lists (VACLs) or private VLANs (PVLANs). References: CCNA SEC: Router Hardening Your Router's Security Stinks: Here's How to Fix It
NEW QUESTION # 233
During the onboarding process, an employee needs to create a password for an intranet account. The password must include ten characters, numbers, and letters, and two special characters. Once the password is created, the company will grant the employee access to other company-owned websites based on the intranet profile. Which of the following access management concepts is the company most likely using to safeguard intranet accounts and grant access to multiple sites based on a user's intranet account? (Select two).
- A. Identity proofing
- B. Password manager
- C. Password complexity
- D. Default password changes
- E. Federation
- F. Open authentication
Answer: C,E
Explanation:
Federation is an access management concept that allows users to authenticate once and access multiple resources or services across different domains or organizations. Federation relies on a trusted third party that stores the user's credentials and provides them to the requested resources or services without exposing them. Password complexity is a security measure that requires users to create passwords that meet certain criteria, such as length, character types, and uniqueness. Password complexity can help prevent brute-force attacks, password guessing, and credential stuffing by making passwords harder to crack or guess. Reference: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, 9th Edition, page 308-309 and 312-313 1
NEW QUESTION # 234
Which of the following would be best suited for constantly changing environments?
- A. SCADA
- B. Embedded systems
- C. Containers
- D. RTOS
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Containers are a method of virtualization that allows applications to run in isolated environments with their own dependencies, libraries, and configurations. Containers are best suited for constantly changing environments because they are lightweight, portable, scalable, and easy to deploy and update. Containers can also support microservices architectures, which enable faster and more frequent delivery of software features. References: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, 9th Edition, Chapter 10: Mobile Device Security, page 512 1
NEW QUESTION # 235
An administrator notices that several users are logging in from suspicious IP addresses. After speaking with the users, the administrator determines that the employees were not logging in from those IP addresses and resets the affected users' passwords. Which of the following should the administrator implement to prevent this type of attack from succeeding in the future?
- A. Password complexity
- B. Permissions assignment
- C. Multifactor authentication
- D. Access management
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is A because multifactor authentication (MFA) is a method of verifying a user's identity by requiring more than one factor, such as something the user knows (e.g., password), something the user has (e.g., token), or something the user is (e.g., biometric). MFA can prevent unauthorized access even if the user's password is compromised, as the attacker would need to provide another factor to log in. The other options are incorrect because they do not address the root cause of the attack, which is weak authentication. Permissions assignment (B) is the process of granting or denying access to resources based on the user's role or identity.
Access management is the process of controlling who can access what and under what conditions. Password complexity (D) is the requirement of using strong passwords that are hard to guess or crack, but it does not prevent an attacker from using a stolen password.
NEW QUESTION # 236
A company is concerned about weather events causing damage to the server room and downtime. Which of the following should the company consider?
- A. Geographic dispersion
- B. Clustering servers
- C. Off-site backups
- D. Load balancers
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Geographic dispersion is a strategy that involves distributing the servers or data centers across different geographic locations. Geographic dispersion can help the company to mitigate the risk of weather events causing damage to the server room and downtime, as well as improve the availability, performance, and resilience of the network. Geographic dispersion can also enhance the disasterrecovery and business continuity capabilities of the company, as it can provide backup and failover options in case of a regional outage or disruption12.
The other options are not the best ways to address the company's concern:
* Clustering servers: This is a technique that involves grouping multiple servers together to act as a single system. Clustering servers can help to improve the performance, scalability, and fault tolerance of the network, but it does not protect the servers from physical damage or downtime caused by weather events, especially if the servers are located in the same room or building3.
* Load balancers: These are devices or software that distribute the network traffic or workload among multiple servers or resources. Load balancers can help to optimize the utilization, efficiency, and reliability of the network, but they do not prevent the servers from being damaged or disrupted by weather events, especially if the servers are located in the same room or building4.
* Off-site backups: These are copies of data or files that are stored in a different location than the original source. Off-site backups can help to protect the data from being lost or corrupted by weather events, but they do not prevent the servers from being damaged or disrupted by weather events, nor do they ensure
* the availability or continuity of the network services.
References = 1: CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Study Guide, page 972: High Availability - CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 - 3.4, video by Professor Messer3: CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 CertificationStudy Guide, page 984: CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Study Guide, page 99. :
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Study Guide, page 100.
NEW QUESTION # 237
A technician wants to improve the situational and environmental awareness of existing users as they transition from remote to in-office work. Which of the following is the best option?
- A. Implement a phishing campaign
- B. Modify the content of recurring training.
- C. Update the content of new hire documentation.
- D. Send out periodic security reminders.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Recurring training is a type of security awareness training that is conducted periodically to refresh and update the knowledge and skills of the users. Recurring training can help improve the situational and environmental awareness of existing users as they transition from remote to in- office work, as it can cover the latest threats, best practices, and policies that are relevant to their work environment. Modifying the content of recurring training can ensure that the users are aware of the current security landscape and the expectations of their roles.
NEW QUESTION # 238
A security report shows that during a two-week test period 80% of employees unwittingly disclosed their SSO credentials when accessing an external website. The organization purposely created the website to simulate a cost-free password complexity test. Which of the following would best help reduce the number of visits to similar websites in the future?
- A. Introduce a campaign to recognize phishing attempts
- B. Block all outbound traffic from the intranet.
- C. Restrict internet access for the employees who disclosed credentials
- D. Implement a deny list of websites
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 239
A company is planning to set up a SIEM system and assign an analyst to review the logs on a weekly basis Which of the following types of controls is the company setting up?
- A. Detective
- B. Preventive
- C. Corrective
- D. Deterrent
Answer: A
Explanation:
A detective control is a type of security control that monitors and analyzes events to detect and report on potential or actual security incidents. A SIEM system is an example of a detective control, as it collects, correlates, and analyzes security data from various sources and generates alerts for security teams. Corrective, preventive, and deterrent controls are different types of security controls that aim to restore, protect, or discourage security breaches, respectively. References: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701,
9th Edition, page 33; What is Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)?
NEW QUESTION # 240
A company wants to update its disaster recovery plan to include a dedicated location for immediate continued operations if a catastrophic event occurs. Which of the following options is best to include in the disaster recovery plan?
- A. Warm site
- B. Geolocation
- C. Hot site
- D. Cold site
Answer: C
Explanation:
A hot site is a fully operational data center equipped with hardware, software, and network connectivity, ready for immediate use after a disaster. It allows near-zero downtime, making it ideal for critical systems needing continuous operations.
Warm sites (B) have some infrastructure but require additional setup time. Cold sites (D) provide space and power but no equipment, leading to longer recovery. Geolocation (C) is unrelated.
Hot sites are a key disaster recovery solution discussed in SY0-701's Resilience and Recovery domain#6:
Chapter 9 CompTIA Security+ Study Guide#.
NEW QUESTION # 241
A software developer wishes to implement an application security technique that will provide assurance of the application's integrity. Which of the following techniques will achieve this?
- A. Code signing
- B. Secure cookies
- C. Input validation
- D. Static analysis
Answer: A
Explanation:
Code signing (D)usescryptographic digital signaturesto confirm theintegrity and authenticityof software code. It ensures that the code hasnot been alteredafter being signed, providing assurance that the application is trustworthy.
This aligns withCompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Domain 2.3: Application security techniques, which includescode signingas a method to validatecode integrity.
NEW QUESTION # 242
An organization's web servers host an online ordering system. The organization discovers that the servers are vulnerable to a malicious JavaScript injection, which could allow attackers to access customer payment information. Which of the following mitigation strategies would be most effective for preventing an attack on the organization's web servers? (Choose two.)
- A. Implementing strong password policies
- B. Performing regular vulnerability scans
- C. Regularly updating server software and patches
- D. Utilizing a web-application firewall
- E. Removing payment information from the servers
- F. Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit
Answer: C,D
NEW QUESTION # 243
Various company stakeholders meet to discuss roles and responsibilities in the event of a security breach affecting offshore offices. Which of the following is this an example of?
- A. Penetration test
- B. Incident response
- C. Geographic dispersion
- D. Tabletop exercise
Answer: D
Explanation:
Detailed
A tabletop exercise is a discussion-based activity where stakeholders simulate a security breach scenario to identify gaps in response plans and clarify roles and responsibilities. Reference: CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Study Guide, Domain 5: Security Program Management, Section: "Incident Response Planning and Exercises".
NEW QUESTION # 244
Security controls in a data center are being reviewed to ensure data is properly protected and that human life considerations are included. Which of the following best describes how the controls should be set up?
- A. Logical security controls should fail closed.
- B. Logging controls should fail open.
- C. Safety controls should fail open.
- D. Remote access points should fail closed.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Safety controls are security controls that are designed to protect human life and physical assets from harm or damage. Examples of safety controls include fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency exits, backup generators, and surge protectors. Safety controls should fail open, which means that they should remain operational or allow access when a failure or error occurs. Failing open can prevent or minimize the impact of a disaster, such as a fire, flood, earthquake, or power outage, on human life and physical assets. For example, if a fire alarm fails, it should still trigger the sprinklers and unlock the emergency exits, rather than remain silent and locked.
Failing open can also ensure that essential services, such as healthcare, transportation, or communication, are available during a crisis. Remote access points, logging controls, and logical security controls are other types of security controls, but they should not fail open in a data center. Remote access points are security controls that allow users or systems to access a network or a system from a remote location, such as a VPN, a web portal, or a wireless access point. Remote access points should fail closed, which means that they should deny access when a failure or error occurs. Failing closed can prevent unauthorized or malicious access to the data center's network or systems, such as by hackers, malware, or rogue devices. Logging controls are security controls that record and monitor the activities and events that occur on a network or a system, such as user actions, system errors, security incidents, or performance metrics. Logging controls should also fail closed, which means that they should stop or suspend the activities or events when a failure or error occurs. Failing closed can prevent data loss, corruption, or tampering, as well as ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Logical security controls are security controls that use software or code to protect data and systems from unauthorized or malicious access, modification, or destruction, such as encryption, authentication, authorization, or firewall. Logical security controls should also fail closed, which means that they should block or restrict access when a failure or error occurs. Failing closed can prevent data breaches, cyberattacks, or logical flaws, as well as ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems. References:
CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, 9th Edition, page 142-143, 372-373, 376-377
NEW QUESTION # 245
Which of the following involves an attempt to take advantage of database misconfigurations?
- A. VM escape
- B. Memory injection
- C. SQL injection
- D. Buffer overflow
Answer: C
Explanation:
SQL injection is a type of attack that exploits a database misconfiguration or a flaw in the application code that interacts with the database. An attacker can inject malicious SQL statements into the user input fields or the URL parameters that are sent to the database server. These statements can then execute unauthorized commands, such as reading, modifying, deleting, or creating data, or even taking over the database server. SQL injection can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data and the system. References: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, 9th Edition, page 215 1
NEW QUESTION # 246
A company is concerned about weather events causing damage to the server room and downtime. Which of the following should the company consider?
- A. Geographic dispersion
- B. Clustering servers
- C. Off-site backups
- D. Load balancers
Answer: A
Explanation:
Geographic dispersion is a strategy that involves distributing the servers or data centers across different geographic locations. Geographic dispersion can help the company to mitigate the risk of weather events causing damage to the server room and downtime, as well as improve the availability, performance, and resilience of the network. Geographic dispersion can also enhance the disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities of the company, as it can provide backup and failover options in case of a regional outage or disruption12.
The other options are not the best ways to address the company's concern:
Clustering servers: This is a technique that involves grouping multiple servers together to act as a single system. Clustering servers can help to improve the performance, scalability, and fault tolerance of the network, but it does not protect the servers from physical damage or downtime caused by weather events, especially if the servers are located in the same room or building3.
Load balancers: These are devices or software that distribute the network traffic or workload among multiple servers or resources. Load balancers can help to optimize the utilization, efficiency, and reliability of the network, but they do not prevent the servers from being damaged or disrupted by weather events, especially if the servers are located in the same room or building4.
Off-site backups: These are copies of data or files that are stored in a different location than the original source. Off-site backups can help to protect the data from being lost or corrupted by weather events, but they do not prevent the servers from being damaged or disrupted by weather events, nor do they ensure the availability or continuity of the network services.
Reference = 1: CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Study Guide, page 972: High Availability - CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 - 3.4, video by Professor Messer3: CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Study Guide, page 984: CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Study Guide, page 99. : CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Study Guide, page 100.
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