Security Fundamentals — Question 52

When conducting a security audit the first step is to:

Answer options

• A. Inventory the company's technology assets
• B. Install auditing software on your servers
• C. Set up the system logs to audit security events
• D. Set up a virus quarantine area

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as the first step in a security audit involves identifying and cataloging all technology assets to understand what needs to be secured. Options B, C, and D are important tasks but they should occur after the inventory is established, as they rely on knowing what assets are present.