CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question1506 - CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor

Which of the following should concern an IS auditor when reviewing security in a client- server environment?

A. Protecting data using an encryption technique
B. Preventing unauthorized access using a diskless workstation
C. The ability of users to access and modify the database directly
D. Disabling floppy drives on the users' machines

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Explanation:
For the purpose of data security in a client-server environment, an IS auditor should be concerned with the user’s ability to access and modify a database directly. This could affect the integrity of the data in the database. Data protected by encryption aid in securing the data. Diskless workstations prevent copying of data into local disks and thus help to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of data. Disabling floppy drives is a physical access control, which helps to maintain the confidentiality of data by preventing it from being copied onto a disk.