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A company skips supplier verification and later finds malware in delivered software. What is the main error in their supply chain security?

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Cybersecurity - Emerging Security Topics
A company skips supplier verification and later finds malware in delivered software. What is the main error in their supply chain security?
AFailing to verify the supplier's trustworthiness
BIgnoring employee training on software use
CUsing outdated hardware for installation
DNot securing shipments properly
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify the cause of malware introduction

    Malware likely entered because the supplier was not verified, allowing untrusted software.

  2. Step 2: Match the error to options

    Failing to verify the supplier is the direct cause. Shipment security, hardware, or training are unrelated here.

  3. Final Answer:

    Failing to verify the supplier's trustworthiness -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Supplier verification skipped = Malware risk [OK]
Quick Trick: Malware means supplier trust was not checked [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Blaming shipment security instead of supplier verification
  • Confusing hardware issues with software trust
  • Ignoring the role of supplier trust

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