Certified Incident Handler (ECIH v3) — Question 47

The largest number of cyber-attacks are conducted by:

Answer options

• A. Insiders
• B. Outsiders
• C. Business partners
• D. Suppliers

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as most cyber-attacks originate from external sources trying to breach security systems. Insiders, business partners, and suppliers may pose risks, but statistically, outsiders account for the highest volume of attacks.