A server administrator is tasked with ensuring that information stored on company database systems is secure from bad actors. Which of the following security practices would accomplish this task?

The correct answer is A. Encryption at rest. Encryption at rest protects data stored on the database from unauthorized access. Even if a bad actor gains access to the physical storage media or the database itself, the data will be unreadable without the proper encryption keys. This is a critical security measure for…

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AEncryption at rest
BAudit logging
CBIOS password
DSignal blocking

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A
91% (30)
B
6% (2)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Encryption at rest protects data stored on the database from unauthorized access. Even if a bad actor gains access to the physical storage media or the database itself, the data will be unreadable without the proper encryption keys. This is a critical security measure for safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

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#Data Security#Encryption#Data at Rest#Database Security

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