CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 464

A security technician would like to obscure sensitive data within a file so that it can be transferred without causing suspicion.
Which of the following technologies would BEST be suited to accomplish this?

Answer options

• A. Transport Encryption
• B. Stream Encryption
• C. Digital Signature
• D. Steganography

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Steganography is the ideal choice as it allows for hiding data within other files, making it less noticeable during transfer. Transport Encryption and Stream Encryption are effective for securing data in transit but do not obscure it in the same way. A Digital Signature ensures data integrity and authenticity but does not hide the content itself.