CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 406

A water utility company has seen a dramatic increase in the number of water pumps burning out. A malicious actor was attacking the company and is responsible for the increase. Which of the following systems has the attacker compromised?

Answer options

• A. DMZ
• B. RTOS
• C. SCADA
• D. IoT

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, SCADA, as it is the system used for monitoring and controlling industrial processes, including water pumps. The other options, while related to network security and device management, do not directly control the operational technology that manages water pumps and would not be the primary target of such an attack.