A project manager is planning the installation of new servers in a data center. Which physical security control is most effective in preventing unauthorized individuals from entering the server room?

Keeping the server room door unlocked for easy access by technicians

Using a standard key lock that is shared among all employees

Placing a sign on the door that says 'Authorized Personnel Only'

Installing a biometric access control system on the server room door

A project team is implementing a data backup strategy for a critical database. The requirement is to minimize data loss in case of a failure and to ensure the backup is stored in a separate physical location. Which approach best meets this requirement?

Perform monthly full backups and store them in a cloud bucket.

Perform daily full backups and store them in a different geographic region.

Perform weekly full backups and store them in the same building.

Perform continuous replication to a second server in the same rack.

A project team is setting up a temporary data processing area in a shared office. The area will contain laptops with sensitive data. The team works flexible hours, and the area is sometimes left unattended. Which combination of physical and data security controls is most effective?

Use privacy screens on all laptops and enable full-disk encryption.

Store all laptops in a locked cabinet at the end of each day.

Install visible security cameras and post warning signs.

Require badge access to the area and enforce a policy that laptops must be locked when unattended.

A project team is developing a new customer portal that will store personal data. The security team requires that data be protected both at rest and in transit. Which set of controls satisfies this requirement?

Encrypt the database and use TLS for all network communications.

Implement role-based access control and strong passwords.

Back up the database daily and store backups offsite.

Use a firewall and an intrusion detection system.

A project manager is implementing a security policy for a team that works with sensitive data. The policy requires that data be protected from unauthorized modification and that the team can detect any changes. Which control is most effective?

Schedule regular backups and store them offsite.

Encrypt all data at rest and in transit.

Implement file integrity monitoring (FIM) on critical systems.

Use a strong password policy and require MFA.

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A project team is implementing a data backup strategy for a critical database. The requirement is to minimize data loss in case of a failure and to ensure the backup is stored in a separate physical location. Which approach best meets this requirement?
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A project team is setting up a temporary data processing area in a shared office. The area will contain laptops with sensitive data. The team works flexible hours, and the area is sometimes left unattended. Which combination of physical and data security controls is most effective?
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9application · medium
A project team is developing a new customer portal that will store personal data. The security team requires that data be protected both at rest and in transit. Which set of controls satisfies this requirement?
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A project manager is implementing a security policy for a team that works with sensitive data. The policy requires that data be protected from unauthorized modification and that the team can detect any changes. Which control is most effective?
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