CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 177

An organization is moving its intellectual property data from on premises to a CSP and wants to secure the data from theft. Which of the following can be used to mitigate this risk?

Answer options

• A. An additional layer of encryption
• B. A third-party, data integrity monitoring solution
• C. A complete backup that is created before moving the data
• D. Additional application firewall rules specific to the migration

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Adding an additional layer of encryption is effective in securing data from theft, as it makes unauthorized access much more difficult. While a third-party data integrity monitoring solution can help in detecting unauthorized changes to the data, it does not prevent theft. A complete backup before migration is important for recovery but does not directly protect the data during the transfer. Additional application firewall rules may enhance security but do not provide the same level of protection as encryption.