Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) — Question 10

Creating a secondary authentication process for network access would be an example of?

Answer options

• A. Defense in depth cost enumerated costs
• B. Nonlinearities in physical security performance metrics
• C. System hardening and patching requirements
• D. Anti-virus for mobile devices

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as creating a secondary authentication process enhances security through a layered approach, known as defense in depth. Options B, C, and D do not pertain to this concept; B discusses physical security metrics, C refers to maintaining system integrity, and D focuses on mobile device protection.