Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 79

Which of the following is the MOST effective remote access model for reducing the likelihood of attacks originating from connecting devices?

Answer options

• A. Remote wide area network (WAN) links
• B. Thin client remote desktop protocol (RDP)
• C. Site-to-site virtual private network (VPN)
• D. Thick client desktop with virtual private network (VPN) connection

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The site-to-site virtual private network (VPN) is the most effective model because it creates a secure tunnel between networks, significantly reducing the risk of attacks from connecting devices. In contrast, remote WAN links and thick clients with VPNs may expose more attack vectors, while thin client RDP may not provide adequate isolation and security for remote access.