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CAS-005 · Question #222

A malicious actor exploited firmware vulnerabilities and used rootkits in an attack on an organization. After the organization recovered from the incident, an engineer needs to recommend a solution th

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Submitted by jakub_pl· Mar 6, 2026Security Engineering

Question

A malicious actor exploited firmware vulnerabilities and used rootkits in an attack on an organization. After the organization recovered from the incident, an engineer needs to recommend a solution that reduces the likelihood of the same type of attack in the future. Which of the following is the most relevant solution?

Options

  • AEnabling software integrity checks
  • BInstalling self-encrypting drives
  • CImplementing measured boot
  • DConfiguring host-based encryption

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