Free CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Question

In an effort to enhance security, a company has a stringent policy surrounding the connection of external storage devices to their network. Despite this, an employee managed to connect an unauthorized storage unit to a company workstation, leading to a data breach. To prevent such incidents in the future, what is the MOST effective mitigation technique to apply?

  • Physically disable the workstation ports meant for connecting peripheral storage devices.

  • Revise incident response protocols to include steps for managing breaches via external storage connections.

  • Implement a software solution to scan and detect unauthorized storage devices periodically.

  • Mandate regular training sessions to reiterate the importance of adhering to the external storage policy.

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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 / 
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
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