A PC technician has been asked by a supervisor to recommend a security solution for phishing. Which security technique should the technician recommend?

The PC technician should recommend Provide security awareness training.

Explanation:

• Security awareness training is one of the most effective methods to combat phishing. This training educates employees about the dangers of phishing attacks, how to recognize phishing emails or messages, and what to do if they suspect a phishing attempt. Since phishing often relies on social engineering tactics to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, informed users are a crucial line of defense.

Incorrect Options:

• Buying an ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) is more focused on network security and does not directly address the human element exploited in phishing attacks.
• Using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) secures internet connections and protects data in transit but does not specifically address the issue of identifying and avoiding phishing attacks.
• Employing ping sweeps is a network scanning technique used to determine which of a range of IP addresses map to live hosts. It’s not relevant to protecting against phishing attacks.