SANS Assessment of Student Learning Plan (ASLP) Security Awareness Training

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Why should you avoid attempting to fix a hacked system on your own?

You might be able to fix it
It could void your warranty
Evidence needed for investigation might be corrupted
It will take too long

The correct answer is: Evidence needed for investigation might be corrupted

Avoiding the temptation to fix a hacked system on your own is crucial, particularly because evidence necessary for investigations can be compromised. When a system is hacked, it often becomes a crime scene requiring meticulous handling to preserve forensic evidence for law enforcement or cybersecurity professionals. If you attempt to fix the system, you may inadvertently alter or delete logs, configurations, or other critical data that can help investigators understand how the breach occurred, identify the attackers, and prevent future incidents. Preserving the integrity of this evidence is vital for accountability and understanding the scope of the breach, which ultimately informs better security practices going forward. While the potential to void warranties or the time it takes to resolve the issue are valid considerations, they do not carry the same weight in terms of legal and security implications as the preservation of evidence does in the context of a cyber incident.