CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 111

A bank insists all of its vendors must prevent data loss on stolen laptops. Which of the following strategies is the bank requiring?

Answer options

• A. Encryption at rest
• B. Masking
• C. Data classification
• D. Permission restrictions

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as encryption at rest secures data stored on devices, making it inaccessible if a laptop is stolen. The other options do not specifically address the issue of data loss from theft; masking is about obfuscating data, data classification is for organizing data, and permission restrictions control access rather than securing lost data.