Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 102

An organization's internal audit activity is performing an audit of human resources. As part of the audit a survey of employees was conducted. The survey indicated that employees were concerned about IT security when working outside of the office. The IT department suggested implementing a network that allows employees to send and receive data as if they were connected to a private network. Which of the following networks is IT recommending?

Answer options

• A. Global area network (GAN)
• B. Wide area network (WAN)
• C. Virtual private network (VPN)
• D. Local area network (LAN)

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Virtual private network (VPN), because it provides a secure connection for remote workers by encrypting data and allowing them to access the organization's network as if they were on-site. The other options, such as GAN, WAN, and LAN, do not specifically address the need for security and privacy in remote access.