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Matt has called at 5:00 Friday and told the IT manager he needs to create a report due Monday morning and he needs access to sensitive files. He also wants home access. What should the IT manager do? Note that Matt's direct supervisor has already left for the weekend and is unavailable. (Select 2)

Cite company policy and tell him that he will need to request an extension for the project.

investigate the validity of Matt's story, this is probably a Social Engineering attack based on the Scenario in the question. Further investigation Monday should be considered and the manager that assigned the task should be questioned and made aware of the attempt.

Let him have it.

Go over the company policy with Matt and ask how long he has known he will need to do this report.

Explanation

Social Engineering Countermeasures

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