A new vulnerability enables a type of malware that allows the unauthorized movement of data from a system. Which of the following would detect this behavior?

The correct answer is B. Monitoring outbound traffic. Monitoring outbound traffic is essential for detecting unauthorized data exfiltration from a system. A new vulnerability that allows malware to move data unauthorizedly would typically attempt to send this data out of the network. By monitoring outbound traffic, security tools ca

Submitted by andres_qro· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

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AImplementing encryption
BMonitoring outbound traffic
CUsing default settings
DClosing all open ports

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A
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B
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C
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D
11% (2)

Explanation

Monitoring outbound traffic is essential for detecting unauthorized data exfiltration from a system. A new vulnerability that allows malware to move data unauthorizedly would typically attempt to send this data out of the network. By monitoring outbound traffic, security tools can detect unusual data transfers, trigger alerts, and help prevent the exfiltration of sensitive information.

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