4.2 Explain the Objectives of Endpoint Security CYBERSECURITY-APPRENTICE Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A company has a limited IT budget and needs to improve endpoint security. They currently have antivirus installed on all endpoints. The security team wants to reduce the attack surface and improve incident response, but they cannot afford a full EDR solution. Which approach provides the most benefit within the budget constraint?

   • AImplement application control and a host-based firewall
   • BDeploy a network-based IPS
   • CDo nothing because antivirus is sufficient
   • DUpgrade to a more expensive antivirus product
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2. 12application · medium

   A company has implemented an EDR solution that provides real-time visibility into endpoint activity. After a malware outbreak, the security team was able to quickly identify affected devices, contain the spread, and remediate the threat. Which benefit of endpoint security does this scenario illustrate?

   • APrevention of malware infections
   • BReduced attack surface
   • CEnsuring data availability
   • DRapid incident response
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4. 13expert · hard

   A global company has a mix of Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints. Employees frequently work from home and use personal devices. The security team wants to implement a solution that provides visibility into endpoint activity and can respond to threats, but they are concerned about the complexity of managing different operating systems. Which approach best addresses the challenge of device diversity while enabling rapid incident response?

   • AUse separate antivirus products for each operating system
   • BRequire all employees to use company-issued Windows laptops
   • CDeploy a single EDR solution that supports all operating systems
   • DImplement a network-based IPS only
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5. 14application · medium

   A financial firm needs to ensure that transaction records on employee workstations cannot be altered by malware. Which endpoint security objective is the firm prioritizing?

   • AData integrity
   • BRapid incident response
   • CData availability
   • DData confidentiality
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6. 15application · medium

   A security analyst notices that a new ransomware variant is not detected by the company's traditional antivirus. The malware uses a novel technique that has not been seen before. Which endpoint security challenge is this an example of?

   • ADevice diversity
   • BLack of endpoint security
   • CRemote work
   • DEvolving threat landscape
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