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Otis is an incident handler working in an organization called Delmont. Recently, the organization faced several setbacks in business, whereby its revenues are decreasing. Otis was asked to take…
The correct answer is B. Espionage. Espionage, in the context of information security incidents, refers to the unauthorized access and theft of proprietary information for competitive advantage. In the scenario described, where proprietary information was stolen from Delmont's enterprise network and passed onto…
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Otis is an incident handler working in an organization called Delmont. Recently, the organization faced several setbacks in business, whereby its revenues are decreasing. Otis was asked to take charge and look into the matter. While auditing the enterprise security, he found traces of an attack through which proprietary information was stolen from the enterprise network and passed onto their competitors. Which of the following information security incidents did Delmont face?
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- ANetwork and resource abuses
- BEspionage
- CEmail-based abuse
- DUnauthorized access
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B72% (23)
- C6% (2)
- D19% (6)
Explanation
Espionage, in the context of information security incidents, refers to the unauthorized access and theft of proprietary information for competitive advantage. In the scenario described, where proprietary information was stolen from Delmont's enterprise network and passed onto their competitors, this directly aligns with the definition of espionage. The incident involves deliberate targeting and extraction of sensitive business information, which is then used by competitors to gain a market advantage. Such actions not only compromise the confidentiality of business- critical information but can also significantly impact the financial stability and competitive positioning of the victim organization.
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