CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 261

A retail executive recently accepted a job with a major competitor. The following week, a security analyst reviews the security logs and identifies successful logon attempts to access the departed executive’s accounts. Which of the following security practices would have addressed the issue?

Answer options

• A. A non-disclosure agreement
• B. Least privilege
• C. An acceptable use policy
• D. Offboarding

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Offboarding, as it involves properly revoking access and credentials of employees who leave the organization, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information. The other options, while important, do not specifically address the immediate need to terminate access rights of departing employees.