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tanvis1120
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In order to keep the competitive edge gained by our extensive research and innovative methods, information security must remain a high priority for our company. The information stored on our networks including everything from research data, to training materials, to company memos - could potentially be very valuable to competitors and foreign governments alike. All employees must work to protect company information, not only through passwords and data encryption, but also through the physical control of company assets, such as laptops.
If all of the above statements are true, which of the following statements can be most directly inferred?
A. Passwords are often inadequate forms of security, leading to the need for "physical control" over data storage objects such as laptops.
B. Employees are not allowed to discuss their research with anyone other than fellow company employees.
C. Company information carries a high monetary value, making the network attractive to hackers.
D. The company is willing to go to great expense to protect its information.
E. Employees must attend classes to learn to use the latest security software.
I do not know the OA. It is different in different forums. According to me it should be B.
My reasoning:
In order to retain its competitive edge, the company is prioritizing the need of information security. The argument mentions different ways to protect the company's valuable data; this data can be potentially valuable (monetary respect) to its competitors.
In this open ended question, the correct answer should show the assumption/possibility how data can be leaked and hence, needs protection.
Option A is close. But it only restates the point, "physical control" already considered in the argument.
Option B pinpoints another aspect of information security which is not directly stated in the argument. Even if the employees physically protect the data in their laptops, it would be of no use if they discuss their research work with or disclose it to those who are not fellow employees of the company. (If the non employees are employees of the competitor, an important aspect of information security would be hampered anyway.)
Experts, please help me understand the underlying concept!
If all of the above statements are true, which of the following statements can be most directly inferred?
A. Passwords are often inadequate forms of security, leading to the need for "physical control" over data storage objects such as laptops.
B. Employees are not allowed to discuss their research with anyone other than fellow company employees.
C. Company information carries a high monetary value, making the network attractive to hackers.
D. The company is willing to go to great expense to protect its information.
E. Employees must attend classes to learn to use the latest security software.
I do not know the OA. It is different in different forums. According to me it should be B.
My reasoning:
In order to retain its competitive edge, the company is prioritizing the need of information security. The argument mentions different ways to protect the company's valuable data; this data can be potentially valuable (monetary respect) to its competitors.
In this open ended question, the correct answer should show the assumption/possibility how data can be leaked and hence, needs protection.
Option A is close. But it only restates the point, "physical control" already considered in the argument.
Option B pinpoints another aspect of information security which is not directly stated in the argument. Even if the employees physically protect the data in their laptops, it would be of no use if they discuss their research work with or disclose it to those who are not fellow employees of the company. (If the non employees are employees of the competitor, an important aspect of information security would be hampered anyway.)
Experts, please help me understand the underlying concept!
