Chandler is having a conversation with Benjamin, the present IT administrator. Benjamin is convinced his network is rock solid secure and impenetrable. He has each and every technology based countermeasure installed. Chandler mentions there is always a weak link, and that somehow, someway
A weakness will be present somewhere.
What principle of defense is Chandler talking about?
A) Viruses such as Polymorphic and Metamorphic are too sophisticated to be stopped.
B) Nuisances such as Spam will never go away and the attackers are always one step ahead.
C) "Zero-day" exploits are constantly being discovered and cannot be defended against.
D) People are always the weakest link. Untrained users, careless users, and inside attackers are always a risk.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It is arguable that all of these principles are risks that can be minimized or mitigated to a degree. Attacks that are not stopped can usually be detected and the damage can be contained. The best answer in this case is the one element that security professionals will have the least control over; what people do every day.

Chandler Is Having a Conversation with Benjamin, the Present IT