Sensitive data has been lost after an employee inadvertently removed a file from the premises, in violation of organizational policy.
Which of the following controls MOST likely failed?
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The most likely control that failed in this scenario is "awareness training." Awareness training is designed to educate employees on how to handle sensitive data and what actions to take in case of a security incident. In this scenario, the employee inadvertently removed a file from the premises, which indicates that they did not receive adequate training on the proper procedures for handling sensitive data.
Background checks are intended to ensure that employees have a history of honesty and integrity, and while they may be useful in preventing some security incidents, they are not directly related to the handling of sensitive data.
User access controls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, but in this scenario, the employee had legitimate access to the file, so access controls were not a factor.
Policy management ensures that policies are up to date and relevant, but it does not directly impact an employee's knowledge of how to handle sensitive data.
Therefore, the most likely control that failed in this scenario is awareness training. The incident underscores the importance of regular and comprehensive training programs to ensure that employees are aware of their responsibilities when handling sensitive data and understand the consequences of not following organizational policies.