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CompTIA Security+ study material · question 85 of 611

A batch of network cards turns out to be counterfeit, though no malicious code is present. Why is this still a supply chain security issue?

  1. Counterfeits are always backdoored
  2. They may fail early or lack the security features they claim
  3. They cannot be added to an asset inventory
  4. They void the organisation's cyber insurance
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Answer: B. They may fail early or lack the security features they claim

Counterfeit hardware is a distinct risk from malicious code: the part may simply not do what the design assumed.

Source: NIST SP 800-161 Rev. 1 (NIST) — SP 800-161 Rev. 1 › Abstract

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