An organization keeps servers with confidential information in the same network as workstations. An attacker compromises a workstation and moves laterally to a server. Which of the following could hav

The correct answer is B. Security zones. By placing servers and workstations into separate security zones (network segments) with controlled access between them, the organization would prevent a compromised workstation from directly reaching the confidential servers. This isolation stops lateral movement without needing

Submitted by zhang_li· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

An organization keeps servers with confidential information in the same network as workstations. An attacker compromises a workstation and moves laterally to a server. Which of the following could have prevented the attacker from accessing the server?

Options

ALoad balancers
BSecurity zones
CVirtual private networks
DProxy servers

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A
5% (3)
B
80% (48)
C
3% (2)
D
12% (7)

Explanation

By placing servers and workstations into separate security zones (network segments) with controlled access between them, the organization would prevent a compromised workstation from directly reaching the confidential servers. This isolation stops lateral movement without needing VPNs, proxies, or load balancers.

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