ITPEC IP October 2022 Question 36

Source exam: ITPEC IP October 2022Topic: Security

ITPEC IP October 2022 — Question 36 of 100

The PC should immediately be disconnected from networks to contain the suspected infection. Isolation limits propagation to other systems and prevents malicious software from communicating externally. The incident can then be reported through a clean channel and handled according to organizational procedures.

Answer (c)

Why not others:
- rebooting may alter evidence and does not contain network spread

- sending e-mail from the infected PC continues network use

- backing up files may copy infected or altered content and delays containment

Key rule: On malware detection, contain first by isolating the device, then report, investigate, eradicate, and recover.

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