CCSP · Question #336
If bit-splitting is used to store data sets across multiple jurisdictions, how may this enhance security? Response:
The correct answer is A. By making seizure of data by law enforcement more difficult. Bit-splitting data sets across multiple jurisdictions can enhance security by making seizure of the complete data by law enforcement more difficult.
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If bit-splitting is used to store data sets across multiple jurisdictions, how may this enhance security? Response:
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- ABy making seizure of data by law enforcement more difficult
- BBy hiding it from attackers in a specific jurisdiction
- CBy ensuring that users can only accidentally disclose data to one geographic area
- DBy restricting privilege user access
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(41 responses)- A90% (37)
- B2% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
Bit-splitting data sets across multiple jurisdictions can enhance security by making seizure of the complete data by law enforcement more difficult.
Storing fragments of a dataset across distinct legal jurisdictions creates significant legal and logistical hurdles for any single law enforcement agency to compel the seizure or disclosure of the entire complete dataset.
While distribution might complicate attacker efforts, the primary security enhancement of jurisdictional bit-splitting is legal protection, not merely hiding data from attackers.
Bit-splitting does not directly influence how users accidentally disclose data; that is managed through access controls and user training.
Restricting privileged user access is an access control measure, separate from the security benefits of jurisdictional data dispersal.
Concept tested: Data dispersal for legal protection
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