CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 391

An employee emailed a new systems administrator a malicious web link and convinced the administrator to change the email server’s password. The employee used this access to remove the mailboxes of key personnel. Which of the following security awareness concepts would help prevent this threat in the future?

Answer options

• A. Recognizing phishing
• B. Providing situational awareness training
• C. Using password management
• D. Reviewing email policies

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Recognizing phishing is crucial as it helps employees identify and avoid deceptive emails that could lead to unauthorized access. While the other options focus on different aspects of security awareness, they do not specifically address the ability to spot and avoid phishing attempts, which was the primary issue in this scenario.