SY0-701 · Question #222
A systems administrator notices that the research and development department is not using the company VPN when accessing various company-related services and systems. Which of the following…
The correct answer is D. Shadow IT. The activity described, where a department is not using the company VPN when accessing various company-related services and systems, is an example of Shadow IT. Shadow IT refers to the use of IT systems, devices, software, applications, and services without explicit IT…
Question
A systems administrator notices that the research and development department is not using the company VPN when accessing various company-related services and systems. Which of the following scenarios describes this activity?
Options
- AEspionage
- BData exfiltration
- CNation-state attack
- DShadow IT
How the community answered
(39 responses)- A3% (1)
- B5% (2)
- D92% (36)
Explanation
The activity described, where a department is not using the company VPN when accessing various company-related services and systems, is an example of Shadow IT. Shadow IT refers to the use of IT systems, devices, software, applications, and services without explicit IT department Espionage: Involves spying to gather confidential information, not simply bypassing the VPN. Data exfiltration: Refers to unauthorized transfer of data, which might involve not using a VPN but is more specific to the act of transferring data out of the organization. Nation-state attack: Involves attacks sponsored by nation-states, which is not indicated in the Shadow IT: Use of unauthorized systems and services, which aligns with bypassing the company
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