FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A HACKER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of person poses the greatest threat to an organization’s security?
A
Black-hat hacker
B
Disgruntled employee
C
Script kiddie
D
Gray-hat hacker
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the most dangerous threats to an organization comes from the inside, from a group of people known as trusted insiders. Employees, former employees, contractors, partners-all of these people have (or have had) access to machines and know enough about the organization to be able to attack it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Disgruntled employees pose security threats to: Creating a hostile working environment for other employees. Instigate legal issues through complaints that can cripple business processes. Are a security threat to business network systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Insiders are a particularly nasty threat to any organization’s cybersecurity because of the amount of access they’d have when working from within. Chief Goal: Work from within an organization to get around its cybersecurity framework.

Detailed explanation-4: -When we think of cybersecurity risks, often the first thing that pops into our heads is the threats we face from hackers. However, based on a survey from the Ponemon Institute the reality is that the most significant threat to information security isn’t from hackers, but from our own employees.

Detailed explanation-5: -Although you might not realise it, the employees in your office pose the greatest threat to your IT security. Although most of the time it’s entirely unintentional, employees can create chaos when it comes to data, email security, networks and programs.

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