ACCA PM · Chapter 1 · Question 4 of 9
A logistics company stores its customer database on cloud servers. Which of the following controls is designed primarily to protect the CONFIDENTIALITY of that data?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Encrypting the data both in storage and in transmission
Explanation
Encryption makes data unreadable to anyone without the decryption key, so it protects confidentiality. Backups and an uninterruptible power supply protect availability, while check digits are an input control supporting data integrity (accuracy).
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