You are an Administrator for a network at an investment bank. You are concerned about individuals breeching your network and being able to steal data before you can detect their presence and shut…

Question

Options

• AImplement a strong password policy.
• BImplement a strong firewall.
• CImplement a honey pot.
• DImplement network based anti virus.

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  14% (5)
• C
  77% (27)
• D
  6% (2)

Explanation

A honeypot is the best solution here because it directly addresses the specific threat described: attackers who have already breached the network and are stealing data before detection. A honeypot is a decoy system designed to lure intruders, allowing security teams to detect unauthorized activity early, study attacker behavior, and respond before real data is compromised.

Why the distractors fail:

• A (Strong password policy) helps prevent initial unauthorized access but does nothing once an attacker is already inside.
• B (Strong firewall) is a perimeter defense that blocks entry points - again, it doesn't help detect or slow an attacker who has already gotten in.
• D (Network-based antivirus) targets malware and known malicious signatures, not the behavior of a human attacker quietly exfiltrating data.

Memory tip: Think of a honeypot like a fake jewelry display in a store - it doesn't stop thieves from entering, but it catches them in the act and buys time to respond. Whenever an exam question emphasizes detecting and slowing down attackers after a breach, honeypot is your answer.

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