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A company policy requires that all network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, must have their configuration settings regularly backed up to an offsite location. This is to ensure that in the event of a device failure or misconfiguration, the network can be quickly restored to a known good state. Which aspect of network security best practices does this policy primarily address?
- AAccess Control
- BIncident Response
- CVulnerability Management
- DBusiness Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
Backing up configurations for quick restoration in case of failure or misconfiguration directly supports Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) by ensuring the network's availability and resilience.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Access control manages who can access resources, not how to recover systems.
- B. Incident response deals with reacting to and mitigating active security incidents, not proactive recovery planning.
- C. Vulnerability management focuses on finding and fixing weaknesses, not recovery from failure.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
A set of processes and procedures to ensure that critical business functions can continue during and after a disaster or disruption.
- Focuses on maintaining availability and minimizing downtime.
- Includes data backups, redundant systems, and recovery plans.
- Essential for organizational resilience against various threats.
Memory trick: Best practices are like a good recipe: follow the steps for a secure outcome.