Sam is a Windows system administrator responsible for setting up client workstations for different departments. After installing the operating system, Sam manually disables certain programs that aren't needed by that department. Recently, Sam learned a few workstations had been compromised. The security analyst suggests that the disabled applications may have been the target. Going forward, what should Sam change in his process? O A. Uninstall applications that aren't needed. B. Keep all applications enabled. C. Use a third-party application to password-protect disabled applications. D. Keep all applications enabled and monitor their use.

Sam is a Windows system administrator responsible for setting up client workstations for different departments. After installing the operating system, Sam manually disables certain programs that aren't needed by that department. Recently, Sam learned a few workstations had been compromised. The security analyst suggests that the disabled applications may have been the target. Going forward, what should Sam change in his process? O A. Uninstall applications that aren't needed. B. Keep all applications enabled. C. Use a third-party application to password-protect disabled applications. D. Keep all applications enabled and monitor their use.

Database System Concepts

7th Edition

ISBN:9780078022159

Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Publisher:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Chapter1: Introduction

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