CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 379

An engineer needs to deploy a security measure to identify and prevent data tampering within the enterprise. Which of the following will accomplish this goal?

Answer options

• A. Antivirus
• B. IPS
• C. FTP
• D. FIM

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, FIM (File Integrity Monitoring), which specifically monitors files for unauthorized changes, effectively identifying and preventing data tampering. Options A (Antivirus) and B (IPS) focus on malware and intrusion prevention, respectively, while C (FTP) is a file transfer protocol and does not provide any security measures.