CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 750
As a security measure, an organization has disabled all external media from accessing the network. Since some users may have data that needs to be transferred to the network, which of the following would BEST assist a security administrator with transferring the data while keeping the internal network secure?
Answer options
- A. Upload the media in the DMZ
- B. Upload the data in a separate VLAN
- C. Contact the data custodian
- D. Use a standalone scanning system
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Using a standalone scanning system allows the data to be scanned for malware before it is transferred to the internal network, thus protecting the network. The other options do not provide the same level of security, as uploading data in the DMZ or a separate VLAN still poses risks, and contacting the data custodian does not directly address the need for secure data transfer.