Question

What step is NOT likely to reduce possible attacks to an organization: Select one: a. Restart the Active Directory database b. Install anti-spyware software c. Install a firewall d. Ensure all patches for the operating system and applications are installed

Answer 1

Answer

Correct option is (a). An organization needs to be prepared in order to avoid a possible cyber attack. Though a number of steps are involved in preventing such an attack, restarting the active directory database is not one of them.

Explanation

A Cyber attack can be defined in the most simple manner as an attempt to gain access to a computer system illegally with the motive to cause harm. Cyber attacks can compromise data and may lead to several Cyber crimes such as information and identity theft.  

Active directory is a Microsoft technology. It is used to manage computers and other devices on a network. Its purpose is to authorize and authenticate all users and computers. Restarting an active directory database is not going to prevent cyber attacks as it will not stop skeleton key malware from attacking and gaining control of the system.  

Both large, as well as small companies, face threats of a cyber attack. A successful cyber attack can cause huge damages to an organization. These attacks can cause financial loss and legal consequences for the company.

In order to prevent these from happening the companies need to be prepared in advance to prevent these attacks from being successful.

 

Further Explanation

There are a number of steps that the companies can take to be prepared. These steps are mentioned as follows:

• The companies can keep a firewall for their internet connection.
• They need to use anti-spyware and antivirus software. These software should be regularly updated.  
• The employees should be trained and educated in cyber security.  
• The hardware of the company should be protected from outsiders.
• The company data should be backed up and saved in more than one place.
• The wi-fi network should be secured and hidden.  
• The operating system and applications should be regularly updated and all patches and new software updates should be installed.
• The employees should have individual user accounts and should be discouraged from sharing passwords.  
• Employee access to data and information should be limited.  

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Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer would be option A, Restart the active directory database.

Explanation:

When there is an attack on organizational data or information systems, there are many measures that need to be taken to avoid such attacks to make sure that these attacks don't happen again and to check that all systems are working correctly or not. So in this regard, option A is the most appropriate one, because restarting a database will not help in reducing the possible attacks to an organizational data or information systems. Anti virus spyware, installing firewall and ensuring the working of all patches for an operating system and application are more important tasks to do in such situation.