Question
A financial institution is experiencing persistent cyberattacks from unknown sources.
Which of the following active defense approaches can the company deploy to outmaneuver the attackers and gain insights into their methodologies?
answer
Encrypting all sensitive data and limiting user access.
Deploying honeypots to attract and identify potential attackers.
Installing firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Performing regular vulnerability scans and patching identified issues.
Which of the following active defense approaches can the company deploy to outmaneuver the attackers and gain insights into their methodologies?
answer
Encrypting all sensitive data and limiting user access.
Deploying honeypots to attract and identify potential attackers.
Installing firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Performing regular vulnerability scans and patching identified issues.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most effective active defense approach from the options provided that can help the financial institution outmaneuver attackers and gain insights into their methodologies is:
**Deploying honeypots to attract and identify potential attackers.**
Honeypots are decoy systems designed to simulate potential vulnerabilities. By luring attackers into these traps, the institution can gather intelligence about their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), which can lead to better preparedness and response to future attacks.
While the other options—encrypting sensitive data, installing firewalls and intrusion detection systems, and performing regular vulnerability scans—are essential components of a robust cybersecurity strategy, they do not specifically focus on actively engaging with attackers to learn from their activities.
**Deploying honeypots to attract and identify potential attackers.**
Honeypots are decoy systems designed to simulate potential vulnerabilities. By luring attackers into these traps, the institution can gather intelligence about their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), which can lead to better preparedness and response to future attacks.
While the other options—encrypting sensitive data, installing firewalls and intrusion detection systems, and performing regular vulnerability scans—are essential components of a robust cybersecurity strategy, they do not specifically focus on actively engaging with attackers to learn from their activities.