CDPSE · Question #106
Which of the following is the BEST way to reduce the risk of compromise when transferring personal information using email?
The correct answer is A. Centrally managed encryption. Centrally managed encryption is the best approach because it ensures consistent, organization-wide application of strong encryption without depending on individual end users to configure or apply it correctly. End user-managed encryption (B) introduces human error risk - users…
Question
Which of the following is the BEST way to reduce the risk of compromise when transferring personal information using email?
Options
- ACentrally managed encryption
- BEnd user-managed encryption
- CPrivate cloud storage space
- DPassword-protected .zip files
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A76% (32)
- B2% (1)
- C14% (6)
- D7% (3)
Explanation
Centrally managed encryption is the best approach because it ensures consistent, organization-wide application of strong encryption without depending on individual end users to configure or apply it correctly. End user-managed encryption (B) introduces human error risk - users may forget or apply it incorrectly. Private cloud storage (C) avoids email but does not address the question. Password-protected .zip files (D) offer weak protection and depend on secure password transmission. Central management provides both reliability and auditability.
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