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SY0-301 · Question #443

The librarian wants to secure the public Internet kiosk PCs at the back of the library. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is B. Antivirus D. Cable locks. Public kiosk PCs in a library require both physical security to prevent theft and software-based protection against malware introduced by untrusted public users. Antivirus and cable locks address these two primary threat vectors.

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Question

The librarian wants to secure the public Internet kiosk PCs at the back of the library. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate? (Select TWO).

Options

  • ADevice encryption
  • BAntivirus
  • CPrivacy screen
  • DCable locks
  • ERemote wipe

How the community answered

(44 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    89% (39)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • E
    7% (3)

Why each option

Public kiosk PCs in a library require both physical security to prevent theft and software-based protection against malware introduced by untrusted public users. Antivirus and cable locks address these two primary threat vectors.

ADevice encryption

Device encryption protects data at rest if a device is stolen, but public kiosks typically store no sensitive user data, making this a low-priority control.

BAntivirusCorrect

Antivirus software protects shared public kiosks from malware that untrusted users may inadvertently or intentionally introduce through web browsing or external media, which is the primary logical threat to public terminals.

CPrivacy screen

A privacy screen limits visual shoulder-surfing but does not secure the PC itself and is not among the most critical security measures for a shared kiosk.

DCable locksCorrect

Cable locks physically secure the kiosk hardware to a desk or fixture, preventing theft of the device itself, which is the primary physical security concern in a public-access library environment.

ERemote wipe

Remote wipe is designed for mobile devices or laptops that store user data and may be lost or stolen; it is not a standard or practical control for stationary library kiosk PCs.

Concept tested: Physical and logical security controls for public kiosks

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-46/rev-2/final

Topics

#physical security#endpoint security#kiosk hardening#cable locks

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