Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 249

Which of the following measures serves as the BEST means for protecting data on computers, smartphones, and external storage devices when traveling to high- risk countries?

Answer options

• A. Review applicable destination country laws, forensically clean devices prior to travel, and only download sensitive data over a virtual private network (VPN) upon arriving at the destination.
• B. Leverage a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connection over a virtual private network (VPN) to download sensitive data upon arriving at the destination.
• C. Keep laptops, external storage devices, and smartphones in the hotel room when not in use.
• D. Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to gain access to data stored on laptops or external storage devices and biometric fingerprint access control mechanisms to unlock smartphones.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is the best choice because it combines legal awareness, device preparation, and secure data access methods specifically tailored for high-risk environments. The other options, while useful, do not provide the same comprehensive approach to protecting data before and during travel.