CISM · Question #379
An organization finds unauthorized software has been installed on a number of workstations. The software was found to contain a Trojan, which had been uploading data to an unknown external party…
The correct answer is A. Removing local administrator rights. Removing local administrator rights would have best prevented the installation of unauthorized software. This would limit the ability of users to install software without proper authorization, reducing the risk of Trojan and other malicious software being installed on…
Question
An organization finds unauthorized software has been installed on a number of workstations. The software was found to contain a Trojan, which had been uploading data to an unknown external party. Which of the following would have BEST prevented the installation of the unauthorized software?
Options
- ARemoving local administrator rights
- BImplementing an intrusion detection system (IDS)
- CRequiring management approval prior to installation of applications
- DBanning executable file downloads at the internet firewall
How the community answered
(62 responses)- A77% (48)
- B6% (4)
- C13% (8)
- D3% (2)
Explanation
Removing local administrator rights would have best prevented the installation of unauthorized software. This would limit the ability of users to install software without proper authorization, reducing the risk of Trojan and other malicious software being installed on workstations.
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