CompTIA Network+ (N10-006) — Question 10

A company has added several new employees, which has caused the network traffic to increase by 200%. The network traffic increase from the new employees was only expected to be 20% to 30%. The administration suspects that the network may have been compromised.
Which of the following should the network administrator have done previously to minimize the possibility of a network breach?

Answer options

• A. Create VLANs to segment the network traffic
• B. Place a network sniffer on segments with new employees
• C. Provide end user awareness and training for employees
• D. Ensure best practices were implemented when creating new user accounts

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Providing end user awareness and training (option C) is crucial as it educates employees about security threats and safe practices, reducing the likelihood of human error leading to a breach. While creating VLANs (option A) and ensuring best practices for user accounts (option D) are also important, they do not directly address the human element of security. Placing a network sniffer (option B) is a reactive measure, which does not prevent breaches from occurring in the first place.