Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) — Question 247

If executives are found liable for not properly protecting their company's assets and information systems, what type of law would apply in this situation?

Answer options

• A. Criminal
• B. International
• C. Common
• D. Civil

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Criminal law, as it addresses offenses that are considered harmful to society, including negligence in safeguarding important company resources. The other options, such as B (International), C (Common), and D (Civil), do not specifically deal with the accountability of executives in a way that criminal law does.