What is the MOST effective response to a hacker who has already gained access to a network and will attempt to pivot to other resources?

The correct answer is D. Segment the network.. The most effective response to a hacker who has already gained access to a network and will attempt to pivot to other resources is to segment the network. Network segmentation is a technique that divides the network into smaller and isolated subnetworks, or segments, based on cri

Submitted by olafpl· Mar 5, 2026Security Operations

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AReset all passwords.
BShut down the network.
CWarn users of a breach.
DSegment the network.

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D
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Explanation

The most effective response to a hacker who has already gained access to a network and will attempt to pivot to other resources is to segment the network. Network segmentation is a technique that divides the network into smaller and isolated subnetworks, or segments, based on criteria such as function, location, or security level. Network segmentation can limit the impact and spread of a hacker's attack, by restricting the access and communication between the segments, and enforcing the security policies and controls for each segment. Network segmentation can also help to detect and contain the hacker, by monitoring and analyzing the network traffic and activity between the segments, and isolating the compromised or suspicious

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