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Which data type is protected through hard disk encryption?
The correct answer is D. Data at rest. Data at rest refers to data stored on a device, such as files on a hard drive, SSD, or removable media. Hard disk encryption protects data at rest by converting it into an unreadable format unless accessed with the correct decryption key.
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Question
Which data type is protected through hard disk encryption?
Options
- AData in process
- BData in transit
- CData in use
- DData at rest
How the community answered
(19 responses)- B5% (1)
- C5% (1)
- D89% (17)
Explanation
Data at rest refers to data stored on a device, such as files on a hard drive, SSD, or removable media. Hard disk encryption protects data at rest by converting it into an unreadable format unless accessed with the correct decryption key.
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#data at rest#disk encryption#data states#encryption
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