CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 693

Which of the following attacks can be mitigated by proper data retention policies?

Answer options

• A. Dumpster diving
• B. Man-in-the-browser
• C. Spear phishing
• D. Watering hole

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Proper data retention policies can help reduce the risk of dumpster diving by ensuring that sensitive information is not discarded in an accessible manner. The other attacks, such as man-in-the-browser, spear phishing, and watering hole attacks, are not directly related to how data is retained and would require different security measures to mitigate.