A systems administrator has discovered a folder on the server with numerous inappropriate pictures and videos, which is in violation of the company's AUP.
Which of the following would be the NEXT appropriate act?
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A. B. C. D.A.
The appropriate next step for the systems administrator who has discovered a folder on the server with numerous inappropriate pictures and videos would be to promptly notify the administrator's immediate supervisor (Option A).
Here's why:
Option B, renaming the folder on the server and notifying the information security officer, is not appropriate because it does not address the violation of the company's AUP. Simply renaming the folder does not eliminate the problem, and notifying the information security officer alone may not be enough to address the violation.
Option C, moving the folder to another location on the server and notifying the local authorities, is not appropriate because it is not within the systems administrator's authority to involve local authorities. This is a serious matter that should be handled by law enforcement, and the proper channels should be followed to involve them.
Option D, asking the owner to move the files from the server to a local computer, is not appropriate because it assumes that the owner will comply, and it does not address the violation of the company's AUP. The systems administrator has an obligation to report any violations of the AUP to their supervisor.
By promptly notifying the administrator's immediate supervisor, the appropriate steps can be taken to investigate the situation, remove the inappropriate material, and take appropriate disciplinary action against the responsible parties. The supervisor can then involve the appropriate parties, such as human resources or legal, to address the issue and ensure that it does not happen again in the future.