CRISC · Question #33
An organization is concerned that its employees may be unintentionally disclosing data through the use of social media sites. Which of the following will MOST effectively mitigate tins risk?
The correct answer is C. Conducting user awareness training. Conducting user awareness training is the most effective mitigation strategy for unintentional data disclosure via social media. It educates employees on best practices, policies, and the dangers of oversharing.
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An organization is concerned that its employees may be unintentionally disclosing data through the use of social media sites. Which of the following will MOST effectively mitigate tins risk?
Options
- ARequiring the use of virtual private networks (VPNs)
- BEstablishing a data classification policy
- CConducting user awareness training
- DRequiring employee agreement of the acceptable use policy
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A9% (4)
- B17% (8)
- C70% (33)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
Conducting user awareness training is the most effective mitigation strategy for unintentional data disclosure via social media. It educates employees on best practices, policies, and the dangers of oversharing.
Requiring VPNs secures network traffic but does not prevent an employee from intentionally or unintentionally posting sensitive information on a social media site while connected through the VPN.
Establishing a data classification policy defines data sensitivity levels but doesn't inherently prevent accidental disclosure if employees are unaware of the policy or the implications of their actions on social media.
User awareness training directly addresses the human element of unintentional disclosure by educating employees about the risks associated with social media, company policies, and best practices for protecting sensitive information. This proactive education empowers users to make informed decisions and reduces the likelihood of inadvertent data leaks.
Requiring employee agreement to an acceptable use policy establishes expectations but is less effective than active training in changing behavior and increasing awareness of specific risks like social media disclosure.
Concept tested: Mitigating unintentional data disclosure
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/compliance/regulatory/gdpr-data-protection-and-privacy-fundamentals
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