Sophos Certified Engineer Practice Exam

Which two actions can give a user access to change protection settings in an emergency?

1. Disable firewall settings and provide malware definition updates

2. Disable tamper protection for their endpoint and provide the tamper protection password

3. Reset user password and monitor usage

4. Enable guest access and restrict internet usage

The correct answer is: Disable tamper protection for their endpoint and provide the tamper protection password

The correct choice allows a user to change protection settings in an emergency by disabling tamper protection for their endpoint and providing the tamper protection password. Tamper protection is designed to prevent unauthorized changes to the security settings of an endpoint, ensuring that only authorized personnel can make modifications. In emergency situations, having the ability to disable this protection temporarily allows users to make necessary changes to the security settings quickly. Providing the tamper protection password ensures that the action is secure and prevents unauthorized users from disabling protections without permission. This ability is critical in scenarios where immediate action is required to respond to a potential threat or security incident. In contrast, other options either do not directly address changing protection settings or could reduce security without the necessary precautions in place. For example, disabling firewall settings or merely updating malware definitions does not grant the user direct control over protection settings. Similarly, resetting a password or enabling guest access might offer limited control but does not specifically facilitate emergency modifications to security settings effectively.