312-50v11 Exam - Question 35

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Jim's company regularly performs backups of their critical servers. But the company cannot afford to send backup tapes to an off-site vendor for long-term storage and archiving. Instead, Jim's company keeps the backup tapes in a safe in the office. Jim's company is audited each year, and the results from this year's audit show a risk because backup tapes are not stored off-site. The Manager of Information Technology has a plan to take the backup tapes home with him and wants to know what two things he can do to secure the backup tapes while in transit?

Examice · Accepted Answer

Encrypting the backup tapes ensures that even if they are intercepted or stolen, the data on them will remain inaccessible without the encryption key. Transporting them in a lock box adds an additional layer of physical security by protecting the tapes from unauthorized access or tampering during transit.

cazzobsb · Answer

By using a courier to transport, you transfer the risk of having the tapes stolen in your way home, and you could also contract insurance. If the tapes are encrypted, I see this one as the best option... so I would mark D.

Brinhosa · Answer

A is correct, using a corrier could cause another risk.

RazaNathani · Answer

A is correct

dinonino · Answer

Using a third party increases risk and time. Better use encryption and a lockbox. In this case offsite could be a trusted employees home, given the employee have been trained and signed adequate forms, also have been vetted.

Ali1982 · Answer

Who will transport them ? (A) .. IT Manager itself or Courier ?

Isharafaz · Answer

A is the best answer from given options.

sphenixfire · Answer

If the lock is needed the encryptio  should be changed

sausageman · Answer

I think it's D. You're transferring the risk to the courier

Isuzu · Answer

D. Encrypt the backup tapes and use a courier to transport them.
This option combines encryption, which protects the data on the tapes, with the use of a courier service, which provides a secure and controlled method of transportation. Encrypting the backup tapes ensures that even if they were to fall into the wrong hands, the data would remain confidential and secure. Using a courier adds an additional layer of protection compared to transporting the tapes personally.

rickcoyw · Answer

I agree with others on transferring the risk to the courier, but I also disagree with keeping the backups home!

ostorgaf · Answer

A and D
Encrypting the backup tapes ensures that even if the tapes are lost or stolen during transit, the data remains secure and unreadable without the encryption key. Transporting the encrypted backup tapes in a lock box adds an additional layer of physical security.
Using a courier service to transport the encrypted backup tapes ensures a secure and controlled method of delivery. Couriers are experienced in handling sensitive and valuable items and can provide tracking and chain of custody documentation.
Both options involve encryption and secure transportation, which are key factors in maintaining data security during transit.
Since the question mentions "what two things" it could mean you can select 2 options

Vincent_Lu · Answer

The first is to make sure he gets to the right place
Secondly, even if the tape is stolen on the way, there is no need to worry about the data being read.

Since TAPE is encrypted, what does it matter if the box is locked or not?

insaniunt · Answer

A. Encrypt the backup tapes and transport them in a lock box.

I think this is a question trick because:
 
Module 02 Page 241 from CEH v12 book:

"Impersonation is a technique whereby an attacker pretends to be a legitimate or authorized person. Attackers perform impersonation attacks personally or use phones or other communication media to mislead targets and trick them into revealing information. The attacker might impersonate a ****courier/delivery person***"

alodha100 · Answer

B and C are eliminated so the correct answers are A and D

asgasg · Answer

It is A because the courie is not considered trusted that he should put it in a lock box

312-50v11 Exam - Question 35

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