SecurityQuestion 35 of 100
A technician wants to protect a laptop's data so it cannot be read if the device is lost or stolen. Which control best achieves this?
a.A screen saver
b.A stronger Wi-Fi password
c.Full-disk encryption
d.Disabling the firewall
Explanation
Full-disk encryption renders stored data unreadable without the key, protecting it if the hardware is lost or stolen. A screen saver or Wi-Fi password does not protect data at rest on the drive.
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