CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 169

A technician is concerned about a large increase in the number of whaling attacks happening in the industry. The technician wants to limit the company’s risk to avoid any issues. Which of the following items should the technician implement?

Answer options

• A. Screened subnet
• B. Firewall
• C. Anti-phishing training
• D. Antivirus

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Anti-phishing training, as it directly addresses the human element of security by educating employees about recognizing and avoiding phishing attempts, including whaling attacks. Options A and B, while important for overall network security, do not specifically mitigate the risk of social engineering attacks. Option D, Antivirus, is also crucial but does not focus on educating users about phishing threats.