CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 527

An employee recently resigned from a company. The employee was responsible for managing and supporting weekly batch jobs over the past five years. A few weeks after the employee resigned, one of the batch jobs failed and caused a major disruption. Which of the following would work best to prevent this type of incident from reoccurring?

Answer options

• A. Job rotation
• B. Retention
• C. Outsourcing
• D. Separation of duties

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Job rotation helps ensure that multiple employees are familiar with critical processes, reducing reliance on a single individual and minimizing risks associated with knowledge gaps after an employee leaves. Retention does not address the issue of knowledge transfer, while outsourcing may not provide the same level of internal familiarity with the system. Separation of duties is important for preventing fraud but does not specifically address the continuity of operations when an employee resigns.