To reduce false positive alerts, it is essential to carefully configure a limited set of rules tailored to the organization's specific data loss prevention needs. This ensures that the DLP tool accurately identifies true positives and reduces the occurrence of false alarms.
References
* ISACA CISA Review Manual 27th Edition, Page 304-305 (DLP Tool Configuration)

Social engineering exploits human vulnerabilities, and the most effective mitigation is training employees to recognize and respond to these threats. Security awareness programs help build a culture of vigilance, equipping employees with the knowledge to identify phishing attempts, suspicious behavior, and other social engineering tactics.
* Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) (Option A):Enhances access control but does not address the human vulnerability to social engineering.
* Access History Log Review (Option C):Useful for post-incident analysis but does not prevent incidents.
* File Encryption with Password Protection (Option D):Adds security layers but is ineffective if the password is compromised.
Reference:ISACA CISA Review Manual, Job Practice Area 4: Protection of Information Assets.

The main purpose of an IDS is to detect and report malicious or suspicious activity on a network or a host. If an IDS fails to identify actual attacks, it means that the IDS is not functioning properly or effectively, and it exposes the organization to serious security risks and potential damage. This is the most concerning scenario for an IS auditor, as it indicates a major deficiency in the IDS performance and configuration.
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The effectiveness of a security awareness training program is best indicated by a reduction in unintentional violations. When employees are well-trained and aware of security practices, they are less likely to inadvertently violate security policies or make mistakes that could lead to breaches. While other factors (such as third-party social engineering tests, employee satisfaction, and completion rates) provide valuable insights, the ultimate goal of security awareness training is to minimize unintentional errors and improve overall security posture12. References: 1(https://www.isaca.org/resources/isaca-journal/issues/2023/volume-2
/considerations-for-developing-cybersecurity-awareness-training) 2(https://www.isaca.org/resources/news- and-trends/isaca-now-blog/2023/security-awareness-training-a-critical-success-factor-for-organizations)

Among the options provided, fingerprint scanning has the highest rate of false negatives. False negatives occur when a biometric system fails to recognize an authentic individual. Factors such as skin conditions (wet, dry, greasy), finger injuries, and inadequate scanning can contribute to false negatives in fingerprint scanning1. In comparison, iris recognition23, face recognition45, and retina scanning67 generally have lower rates of false negatives.
References:
How Accurate are today's Fingerprint Scanners? - Bayometric
25 Advantages and Disadvantages of Iris Recognition - Biometric Today
Iris Recognition Technology (or, Musings While Going through Airport ...
The Critics Were Wrong: NIST Data Shows the Best Facial Recognition Algorithms Are Neither Racist Nor Sexist | ITIF NIST Launches Studies into Masks' Effect on Face Recognition Software Retinal scan - Wikipedia How accurate are retinal security scans - Smart Eye Technology