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312-50V13 · Question #584

A large corporation is planning to implement preventive measures to counter a broad range of social engineering techniques. The organization has implemented a signature-based IDS, intrusion…

The correct answer is D. Organize regular employee awareness training regarding social engineering techniques and. To counter social engineering techniques, which exploit human vulnerabilities, regular employee awareness training is the most effective next step after technical controls are implemented.

Submitted by mike_84· Mar 6, 2026Social Engineering

Question

A large corporation is planning to implement preventive measures to counter a broad range of social engineering techniques. The organization has implemented a signature-based IDS, intrusion detection system, to detect known attack payloads and network flow analysis to monitor data entering and leaving the network. The organization is deliberating on the next step. Considering the information provided about various social engineering techniques, what should be the organization's next course of action?

Options

  • AImplement endpoint detection and response solution to oversee endpoint activities
  • BSet up a honeypot to attract potential attackers into a controlled environment for analysis
  • CDeploy more security personnel to physically monitor key points of access
  • DOrganize regular employee awareness training regarding social engineering techniques and

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    32% (10)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    13% (4)
  • D
    48% (15)

Why each option

To counter social engineering techniques, which exploit human vulnerabilities, regular employee awareness training is the most effective next step after technical controls are implemented.

AImplement endpoint detection and response solution to oversee endpoint activities

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions are effective for detecting and responding to technical threats on endpoints, but they do not directly prevent social engineering attacks that exploit human factors.

BSet up a honeypot to attract potential attackers into a controlled environment for analysis

Honeypots are designed to attract and study attackers, providing intelligence, but they are not a primary preventive measure against social engineering attacks targeting employees.

CDeploy more security personnel to physically monitor key points of access

Deploying more security personnel for physical monitoring primarily addresses physical security threats, not the digital and psychological manipulation tactics inherent in most social engineering attacks.

DOrganize regular employee awareness training regarding social engineering techniques andCorrect

Social engineering attacks primarily target human vulnerabilities, not technical ones; therefore, the most effective measure to prevent a broad range of social engineering techniques is to educate employees through regular awareness training on how to recognize, avoid, and report such attempts.

Concept tested: Mitigating social engineering through awareness

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-for-office365/anti-phishing-training-awareness?view=o365-worldwide

Topics

#Social engineering#Employee awareness#Security awareness training#Human factor security

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