After completing onboarding at a company and reviewing the company's handbooks and AUP an employee downloads an unapproved application on a company desktop. Which of the following is the best course…

The correct answer is C. Ensure the employee completes focused training. Focused training helps the employee understand the risks and policies regarding software installation, reinforcing compliance and reducing the likelihood of future violations without being overly punitive.

Submitted by luis.pe· Mar 6, 2026Security program management and oversight

Question

After completing onboarding at a company and reviewing the company’s handbooks and AUP an employee downloads an unapproved application on a company desktop. Which of the following is the best course of action tor the company to take?

Options

AEducate the employee's manager.
BSilently uninstall the software.
CEnsure the employee completes focused training.
DTerminate the employee.

How the community answered

(32 responses)

A
13% (4)
B
6% (2)
C
78% (25)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Focused training helps the employee understand the risks and policies regarding software installation, reinforcing compliance and reducing the likelihood of future violations without being overly punitive.

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