Chapter 9, Problem 1RQ

Program Description Answer

A procedure used to conduct in order to create recommendations for the upgrading priorities is posture assessment.

Hence, the correct answer is option “D”.

Explanation of Solution

Posture assessment:

• It refers to the process of applying set of rules to the data in order to provide an assessment as the level of trust.
• Each and every organization should has its security risks by conducting a posture assessment.
• It should be done at least one in a year or in quarterly basis.
• It should be checked once after performing significant changes in the network.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Data breach:

It is the process of revealing the information to the untrusted environment without authorization.

Hence, the option “A” is wrong.

Security audit:

It is a systematic evaluation of the company’s security system that ensures whether the given information conforms a set of established criteria.

Hence, the option “B” is wrong.

Exploitation:

It is not a procedure to conduct for the upgrade priorities.

Hence, the option “C” is wrong.