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Submitted by jakub_pl· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management
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
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Topics
#Access Control#Endpoint Security#Preventive Controls#Malware Protection