You have stored your data on a local hard disk. Which method would secure this data from unauthorized access?

IT Exam Items RepositoryCategory: Introduction to CybersecurityYou have stored your data on a local hard disk. Which method would secure this data from unauthorized access?

You have stored your data on a local hard disk. Which method would secure this data from unauthorized access?

  • Data encryption
  • Two factor authentication
  • Duplication of the hard drive
  • Deletion of sensitive files

Explanation: Encryption is the process of converting information into a form in which unauthorized parties cannot read it. Only a trusted, authorized person with the secret key or password can decrypt the data and access it in its original form.

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