Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 204

Which of the following can be used to bypass even the best physical and logical security mechanisms to gain access to a system?

Answer options

• A. Phishing emails
• B. Denial of service
• C. Brute-force attacks
• D. Social engineering

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Social engineering, as it involves manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information, effectively bypassing security measures. Options A, B, and C involve technical methods that target systems directly rather than exploiting human behavior.