CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-003) — Question 326

While traveling to another state, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) forgot to submit payroll for the company. The CFO quickly gained access to the corporate network through the high-speed wireless network provided by the hotel and completed the task. Upon returning from the business trip, the CFO was told no one received their weekly pay due to a malware attack on the system. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the security breach?

Answer options

• A. The security manager did not enforce automatic VPN connection.
• B. The company's server did not have endpoint security enabled.
• C. The hotel did not require a wireless password to authenticate.
• D. The laptop did not have the host-based firewall properly configured.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because an automatic VPN connection would have provided a secure tunnel for the CFO's connection, reducing the risk of exposure to malware. Options B, C, and D, while potentially contributing factors, do not directly address the lack of secure access that would have been mitigated by a VPN connection.