Question

Which of the following is not considering the adequate measure for physical security?

(a) Lock the drawers

(b) Keep strong passwords for corporate laptops and mobile phones

(c) Keep confidential organization’s document file open in the desk

(d) Hide your hand against camera while inserting the PIN code

I had been asked this question during an interview for a job.

This intriguing question comes from Social Engineering and Physical Hacking in division Cyber Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Keep confidential organization’s document file open in the desk

For explanation: Keeping confidential files left open in the desk is not an adequate way of maintaining physical security; as anyone can pick these up and perform physical hacking.