The feature(s) of cyber security is/are :

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Correct — D, All of the above. A comprehensive cyber-security posture is not any single feature but a combination: compliance with security standards/regulations, defence against internal (insider) threats, and prevention of external threats (malware, phishing, intrusion) — together.

Why the other options are wrong — (a) True in itself, but only one of the three characteristics being tested — the question wants the complete set, not a single feature.  (b) True in itself, but only covers insider threats — leaves out compliance and prevention of external threats.  (c) True in itself, but only covers stopping external attacks — leaves out compliance and defence against internal threats.

Concept: Cyber security is a composite discipline that combines several complementary features: regulatory compliance (meeting legal/security standards), defence against internal or insider threats (misuse by employees or trusted users), and prevention of external threats (malware, hacking, phishing, intrusion). None of these alone constitutes 'cyber security' — a robust security posture needs all of them together.

State PCS 2022 Q44 — Science & Technology PYQ with Answer

State PCS 2022 Q44 — Science & Technology PYQ with Answer