A Human Resources director at a company reported that a laptop containing employee payroll data was lost on the train. Which action should the company take IMMEDIATELY?
A Human Resources director at a company reported that a laptop containing employee payroll data was lost on the train. Which action should the company take IMMEDIATELY?
When a laptop containing sensitive employee payroll data is reported lost, the most immediate action should be to protect the data from unauthorized access. If the company has the capability to wipe the hard drive remotely, this action should be taken immediately to ensure the data remains secure. Reporting the theft to law enforcement, informing senior management, and performing a risk analysis are also important steps, but the immediate priority is data protection.
B. Wipe the hard drive remotely If the company has the capability to remotely wipe the hard drive, they should do so immediately to protect the sensitive payroll data from unauthorized access. While reporting the theft to law enforcement, senior management, and conducting a risk analysis are all important steps to take, the immediate priority is to ensure the data on the lost laptop cannot be accessed.
should be B
D is correct