PeopleCert Exam DevSecOps Topic 7 Question 41 Discussion

Actual exam question for PeopleCert's DevSecOps exam

Question #: 41
Topic #: 7

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Which of the following BEST describes an example of an insider threat?

ANon-malicious attackers

BOther competitors

CThe general public

DDisgruntled employees

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Suggested Answer: A

by Hayley at Sep 08, 2024, 12:25 AM

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Freeman

1 months ago

C) The general public? That's like saying a random person on the street is an insider threat. Clearly, D is the correct answer here.

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Lucina

3 days ago

A) Non-malicious attackers

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Delmy

5 days ago

B) Other competitors

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Rosita

10 days ago

A) Non-malicious attackers

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Roselle

2 months ago

B) Other competitors? Really? That's more of an external threat, not an insider one. D is the way to go, hands down.

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Carlene

9 days ago

A) Non-malicious attackers can still pose a threat from within the organization.

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Maryanne

14 days ago

D) Disgruntled employees are definitely a major example of insider threats.

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Jenelle

1 months ago

A) Non-malicious attackers could also be considered insider threats, not just disgruntled employees.

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Deonna

2 months ago

Hmm, I'd have to go with D. Disgruntled employees are the worst - they know where all the skeletons are buried!

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Penney

5 days ago

They definitely have insider knowledge that can be used against the company.

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Rachael

13 days ago

I agree, disgruntled employees can cause a lot of damage.

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Erick

2 months ago

A) Non-malicious attackers? I don't think so. Insider threats are usually intentional and malicious in nature.

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Dorethea

2 months ago

But what about A) Non-malicious attackers? They could also be considered insider threats, right?

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Jill

2 months ago

D) Disgruntled employees is the correct answer. They pose a serious insider threat due to their intimate knowledge of the organization's systems and processes.

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Dorethea

24 days ago

C) The general public

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Annabelle

1 months ago

B) Other competitors

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Estrella

1 months ago

A) Non-malicious attackers

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Aliza

2 months ago

I agree with Willard, disgruntled employees can pose a serious insider threat.

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Willard

2 months ago

I think the answer is D) Disgruntled employees.

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