The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a company that allows telecommuting has challenged the Chief Security Officer’s (CSO) request to harden the corporate
network’s perimeter. The CEO argues that the company cannot protect its employees at home, so the risk at work is no different. Which of the following BEST
explains why this company should proceed with protecting its corporate network boundary?
A.
The corporate network is the only network that is audited by regulators and customers.
B.
The aggregation of employees on a corporate network makes it a more valuable target for attackers.
C.
Home networks are unknown to attackers and less likely to be targeted directly.
D.
Employees are more likely to be using personal computers for general web browsing when they are at home.