Category: CompTIA Security+
Topic: Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

Which of the following is a common indicator of a potential insider threat?

1: Excessive access to sensitive data unrelated to their job role

2: Use of two-factor authentication for secure access

3: Regular password changes

4: Reporting suspicious activities to security teams

Category: CompTIA Security+
Topic: Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

Answer

Excessive access to sensitive data unrelated to their job role

Explanation

Employees accessing sensitive data outside their job scope or at unusual times can be a warning sign of a potential insider threat.