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SY0-701 · Question #861
A security analyst identifies an employee who added an unauthorized wireless router to an office branch. After an investigation, the router is removed, and the employee is given mandatory…
The correct answer is D. Shadow IT. Shadow IT refers to the use of unauthorized devices, software, or systems, such as an employee adding a wireless router without approval, outside of official IT processes.
Submitted by emma.c· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
A security analyst identifies an employee who added an unauthorized wireless router to an office branch. After an investigation, the router is removed, and the employee is given mandatory retraining. Which of the following best describes this incident?
Options
- AUnskilled attacker
- BHacktivist
- CNation-state
- DShadow IT
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- D93% (28)
Explanation
Shadow IT refers to the use of unauthorized devices, software, or systems, such as an employee adding a wireless router without approval, outside of official IT processes.
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