Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 116

Which of the following vulnerabilities would have the GREATEST impact on the privacy of information?

Answer options

• A. Private key exposure
• B. Poor patch management
• C. Lack of password complexity
• D. Out-of-date antivirus signatures

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Private key exposure is critical because it directly compromises the encryption used to protect sensitive information, allowing unauthorized access. On the other hand, poor patch management, lack of password complexity, and out-of-date antivirus signatures can lead to vulnerabilities, but they do not directly expose sensitive data in the same way that a compromised private key does.