Exam CAS-004 topic 1 question 310 discussion

The CSO should consider implementing A. Simulating a spam campaign. Given that most of the ransomware attacks came through fake emails, simulating a spam campaign would be an effective way to evaluate whether the training has been successful. This involves sending simulated phishing emails to employees to see how they respond. If they fall for the simulated attack, it indicates that further training may be needed. If they correctly identify and report the simulated attack, it suggests that the training has been effective.

A. Simulating a spam campaign

A. Simulating a spam campaign To evaluate the effectiveness of the training in mitigating ransomware attacks via fake emails, the CSO should implement A. Simulating a spam campaign. Here's why: Focus on the Training Objective: The CSO's main concern is the effectiveness of the training in preventing ransomware attacks through fake emails. Simulating a spam campaign directly tests the employees' ability to identify and handle suspicious emails, which is the core focus of the training.

The answer is A. Simulating a spam campaign.