Which of the following controls would BEST detect intrusion?
A. User ids and user privileges are granted through
authorized procedures.
B. Automatic logoff is used when a workstation is inactive
for a particular period of time.
C. Automatic logoff of the system after a specified number
of unsuccessful attempts.
D. Unsuccessful logon attempts are monitored by the security
administrator.
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Answer: D
IIntrusion is detected by the active monitoring and review
of unsuccessful logons. User ids and the granting of user
privileges defines a policy, not a control. Automatic logoff
is a method of preventing access on inactive terminals and
is not a detective control. Unsuccessful attempts to log on
is a method for preventing intrusion, not detecting.
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