Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) — Question 8

Ashton is working as a security specialist in SoftEight Tech. He was instructed by the management to strengthen the Internet access policy. For this purpose, he implemented a type of Internet access policy that forbids everything and imposes strict restrictions on all company computers, whether it is system or network usage.
Identify the type of Internet access policy implemented by Ashton in the above scenario.

Answer options

• A. Paranoid policy
• B. Prudent policy
• C. Permissive policy
• D. Promiscuous policy

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Paranoid policy, which is characterized by its restrictive nature that prohibits nearly all access to ensure maximum security. The other options, such as Prudent, Permissive, and Promiscuous policies, imply varying degrees of access and flexibility that do not align with the strict limitations described in the scenario.