PSC Personnel Security & Insider Threats

Question 1

What is the primary goal of a personnel security program in a physical security context?

Accepted Answer

To identify and mitigate risks posed by individuals with authorized access

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To maximize employee productivity

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To reduce hiring costs

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To streamline onboarding procedures

Question 2

Which of the following is a key indicator of potential insider threat activity?

Accepted Answer

Accessing systems and areas outside normal job duties

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Requesting vacation time

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Working overtime regularly

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Participating in company wellness programs

Question 3

A pre-employment background investigation for a sensitive position should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Criminal history, employment verification, and reference checks

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Social media follower count

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Favorite hobbies and interests

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Political party affiliation

Question 4

What does the term 'need-to-know' mean in personnel security?

Accepted Answer

Access to sensitive information is limited to those who require it to perform their duties

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Employees must be told all company policies

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All staff need security awareness training

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Managers must know every employee's personal details

Question 5

Which personnel security measure helps detect unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information?

Accepted Answer

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) combined with access logging

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Open-door management policy

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Team-building activities

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Flexible work schedules

Question 6

What is 'two-person integrity' (TPI) as applied to personnel security?

Accepted Answer

A policy requiring two authorized individuals to be present for access to sensitive areas or materials

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Requiring two managers to sign off on all hiring decisions

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Having two security guards at every entrance

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Conducting background checks on employee pairs