CFE – Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes — Question 39

Which of the following is a recommended activity that organizations should engage in to protect their proprietary information from threats?

Answer options

• A. Practicing data maximization to limit the information available during a data breach
• B. Enlisting a company task force to identify areas most at risk for theft by a competitor
• C. Storing devices containing sensitive data in specially constructed quiet rooms
• D. Prohibiting all nonemployees from entering the organization’s premises

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, highlights the importance of proactively identifying vulnerable areas to mitigate risks of theft. Options A and D focus on limiting exposure and access, which are important but not as strategic as identifying specific threats. Option C, while protective, does not address the broader organizational strategy needed to safeguard proprietary information.