GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) — Question 195

A new helpdesk employee at a multinational corporation took it upon himself to test the security of the servers that holds highly confidential information regarding specific government projects. Which of the following is a well-known technique for deterring such individuals?

Answer options

• A. Warning banners stating unauthorized access is forbidden.
• B. Secured and controlled access to the server room.
• C. A mantrap with a manned guard deters unauthorized access.
• D. Review the Acceptable use Internet policy before access.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because secured and controlled access to the server room ensures that only authorized personnel can enter, effectively preventing unauthorized access. Options A, C, and D are useful measures but do not provide the same level of physical security and access control as option B.