Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 95

Which of the following security controls would be the most effective in preventing security breaches?

Answer options

• A. Approval of identity request.
• B. Access logging.
• C. Monitoring privileged accounts.
• D. Audit of access rights.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The audit of access rights is crucial as it ensures that permissions are appropriate and up to date, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access. While the other options contribute to security, they do not directly verify and manage access permissions, which is essential in preventing breaches.