CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) — Question 357

A finance department employee opens an unsolicited email that contains a malicious payload. The payload quickly spreads through the finance department, but does not affect other departments. Which of the following best explains why the payload does not affect all departments?

Answer options

• A. OS version
• B. Offline computers
• C. Firewall configuration
• D. Network segmentation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Network segmentation, because it restricts the spread of malware to specific segments of the network. The other options, such as OS version, offline computers, and firewall configuration, do not adequately explain why the payload was contained within the finance department.