An enterprise software firm achieves ISO certification only if it implements end-to-end data encryption across all servers. Implementing end-to-end data encryption requires adopting a zero-trust network architecture. Furthermore, an enterprise software firm is permitted to bid on high-security municipal contracts only if it achieves ISO certification. Firm Apex is currently permitted to bid on high-security municipal contracts.
If the statements above are true, which of the following must also be true about Firm Apex?
- Firm Apex has adopted a zero-trust network architecture.Answer
- BIf Firm Apex adopts a zero-trust network architecture, it will automatically be awarded a municipal contract.
- CAdopting a zero-trust network architecture is sufficient to grant a firm permission to bid on high-security municipal contracts.
- DAny firm that implements end-to-end data encryption is permitted to bid on high-security municipal contracts.
- EFirm Apex spends more on network security than other software firms competing for municipal contracts.
Answer
Firm Apex has adopted a zero-trust network architecture.
The correct answer is derived from chaining the formal conditional rules provided: Permitted to Bid requires ISO Certification, which requires End-to-End Encryption, which requires Zero-Trust Architecture. Since Firm Apex is permitted to bid, it must satisfy all necessary prerequisites along the chain, including adopting a zero-trust network architecture.
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Key Concept
Transitive Chaining of Necessary Conditions