You start a new job, and human resources gives you a ten-page document that outlines the employee responsibilities for information security. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true?
A) The document recommends that login passwords be left on a piece of paper in the center desk drawer so that others can use the laptop if necessary.
B) You are expected to read the document, and you could be reprimanded if you don't follow its guidelines.
C) You can back up sensitive data to a thumb drive so you can take them home to work with.
D) The document indicates that you can leave your laptop unlocked if you leave your desk for less than an hour.
E) The document permits you to lend your laptop to your brother for the weekend.

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The most likely scenario is that the employee responsibilities for information security document outlines guidelines and rules that an employee MUST follow in order to maintain the security of the company's information. Failure to follow the guidelines could result in consequences, such as a reprimand. The other choices are examples of actions that are not in line with security best practices and would likely be prohibited by the information security policy.

You Start a New Job, and Human Resources Gives You