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SY0-301 · Question #355

Which of the following is a way to implement a technical control to mitigate data loss in case of a mobile device theft?

The correct answer is A. Disk encryption. Disk encryption is a technical control that renders stored data unreadable without the correct key, directly protecting data if a device is physically stolen. It operates independently of the OS login and protects data at rest.

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Question

Which of the following is a way to implement a technical control to mitigate data loss in case of a mobile device theft?

Options

  • ADisk encryption
  • BEncryption policy
  • CSolid state drive
  • DMobile device policy

How the community answered

(47 responses)
  • A
    94% (44)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    4% (2)

Why each option

Disk encryption is a technical control that renders stored data unreadable without the correct key, directly protecting data if a device is physically stolen. It operates independently of the OS login and protects data at rest.

ADisk encryptionCorrect

Full-disk encryption (such as BitLocker or FileVault) encrypts all data stored on the device so that even if the drive is removed and read directly or the device is booted from external media, the data remains ciphertext without the decryption key. This is a technical control because it is enforced by the system itself rather than relying on user behavior.

BEncryption policy

An encryption policy is an administrative control - a written directive - and does not by itself encrypt any data on a device.

CSolid state drive

A solid-state drive is a storage hardware type that may offer some data recovery resistance due to wear-leveling, but it does not inherently encrypt data or prevent unauthorized access to stored files.

DMobile device policy

A mobile device policy is an administrative control defining rules and requirements; it does not technically enforce data protection without accompanying technical implementations.

Concept tested: Mobile data protection using full-disk encryption

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/operating-system-security/data-protection/bitlocker/

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#disk encryption#mobile device security#data loss prevention#physical theft mitigation

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