CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 48

An email user has been lured into clicking a link in an email sent by their company's security organization. The webpage that opens reports that it was safe, but the link may have contained malicious code.
Which type of security program is in place?

Answer options

• A. user awareness
• B. brute force attack
• C. physical access control
• D. social engineering attack

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is user awareness, as the scenario describes an attempt to educate the user about potential threats through a controlled situation. The other options do not apply: brute force attacks involve password guessing, physical access control relates to securing physical locations, and social engineering attacks are manipulative tactics used to deceive individuals into divulging confidential information.