CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 603

An IT security team is concerned about the confidentiality of documents left unattended in MFPs. Which of the following should the security team do to mitigate the situation?

Answer options

• A. Educate users about the importance of paper shredder devices.
• B. Deploy an authentication factor that requires in-person action before printing.
• C. Install a software client in every computer authorized to use the MFPs.
• D. Update the management software to utilize encryption.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, is effective because requiring in-person authentication ensures that only authorized individuals can retrieve their print jobs, significantly enhancing document confidentiality. Option A, while important for physical document security, does not directly address the issue of unattended documents. Option C does not prevent unauthorized access at the point of printing, and option D, while beneficial for data security, does not resolve the immediate concern of unattended printed materials.