An employee decides to collect PII data from the company's system for personal use. The employee compresses the data into a single encrypted file before sending the file to their personal email. The security department becomes aware of the attempted misuse and blocks the attachment from leaving the corporate environment. Which of the following types of employee training would most likely reduce the occurrence of this type of issue?
(Select two).
Correct Answer:
A, D
The misuse of personally identifiable information (PII) is often mitigated through employee training on privacy legislation and company compliance. Training on privacy legislation educates employees about legal requirements and consequences related to handling PII, such as GDPR or HIPAA. Company compliance training reinforces internal policies and procedures regarding data handling, acceptable use, and the repercussions of violations.
While social engineering and phishing training are important for security awareness, they address external threats rather than insider misuse of data. Risk management is a broader discipline focused on assessing and mitigating organizational risks but does not directly prevent employee misuse through training. Remote work training focuses on secure practices for working outside corporate environments, which is not the core issue here.
This approach aligns with Security Program Management and Oversight principles emphasizing compliance and privacy training to reduce insider threats6:Chapter 16CompTIA Security+ Study Guide.
