CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 591

An organization decided to begin issuing corporate mobile device users microSD HSMs that must be installed in the mobile devices in order to access corporate resources remotely. Which of the following features of these devices MOST likely led to this decision? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Software-backed keystore
• B. Embedded cryptoprocessor
• C. Hardware-backed public key storage
• D. Support for stream ciphers
• E. Decentralized key management
• F. TPM 2.0 attestation services

Correct answer: B, C

Explanation

The decision to use microSD HSMs is primarily driven by the need for enhanced security, which is provided by the Embedded cryptoprocessor and Hardware-backed public key storage features. Options A, D, E, and F do not offer the same level of security for key management and cryptographic operations as B and C do.