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SY0-701 · Question #807

Which of the following are the best methods for hardening end user devices? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. Full disk encryption D. Endpoint protection. Full disk encryption ensures that all data on the device remains confidential if the device is lost or stolen. Endpoint protection (antivirus/EDR) continuously defends against malware, exploits, and other active threats, directly hardening the device against attacks.

Submitted by femi9· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Which of the following are the best methods for hardening end user devices? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AFull disk encryption
  • BGroup-level permissions
  • CAccount lockout
  • DEndpoint protection
  • EProxy server
  • FSegmentation

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    90% (26)
  • C
    7% (2)
  • E
    3% (1)

Explanation

Full disk encryption ensures that all data on the device remains confidential if the device is lost or stolen. Endpoint protection (antivirus/EDR) continuously defends against malware, exploits, and other active threats, directly hardening the device against attacks.

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