CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 – Question577

A company recently experienced a major breach. An investigation concludes that customer credit card data was stolen and exfiltrated through a dedicated business partner connection to a vendor, who is not held to the same security control standards. Which of the following is the most likely source of the breach?


A.
Side channel
B. Supply chain
C. Cryptographic downgrade
D. Malware

Correct Answer: B