Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of monitoring social media as part of the information security program?

The correct answer is C. To detect potential information disclosure. The primary purpose of monitoring social media within an information security program is to identify potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information. This helps prevent data leaks, insider threats, and reputational risks. While identifying disgruntled…

Submitted by jakub_pl· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Program

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ATo identify disgruntled employees
BTo gauge public opinion of the company
CTo detect potential information disclosure
DTo evaluate employee understanding of the social media policy

How the community answered

(17 responses)

A
18% (3)
B
6% (1)
C
71% (12)
D
6% (1)

Explanation

The primary purpose of monitoring social media within an information security program is to identify potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information. This helps prevent data leaks, insider threats, and reputational risks. While identifying disgruntled employees, gauging public opinion, and evaluating policy understanding may be beneficial, they are not the primary security concern compared to protecting sensitive information.

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#Social Media Security#Information Disclosure#Security Monitoring#Data Loss Prevention

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