A data center has a badge-entry system. Which of the
following is MOSTimportant to protect the computing assets
in the center?
A. Badge readers are installed in locations where tampering
would be noticed
B. The computer that controls the badge system is backed up
frequently
C. A process for promptly deactivating lost or stolen badges
exists
D. All badge entry attempts are logged
Answers were Sorted based on User's Feedback
Answer / baboo
The badge entry system is an access control mecahnism, which helps protect company assest by providing access based on business needs. The process of removing logical access when the badge is lost/employee leaves the organisation, contributes MOST to protection of assets.
Choice A, Tampering of badges is very difficult practically and may not be a feasible option.
Choice D, Logging is not a control. Reviewing logs is a control.
Backing up badge system is would not protect the organisation assets.
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Answer / abir
C. A process for promptly deactivating lost or stolen badges exists
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Answer / dinesh
The choices A,C and D are important to protect the assets
in data center. The question might be Which one is "Least
important". Kindly clarify.
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Answer / guest
Choice D appears to be the appropriate answer in the sense that all badge entry attempts, successful or not are logged. This log can be reviewed for any malicious attempt to access the data center
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Answer / s.arun
The computer that controls the badge system is backed up
frequently
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