The librarian wants to secure the public Internet kiosk PCs at the back of the library. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate? (Select TWO).
A.
Device encryption
B.
Antivirus
C.
Privacy screen
D.
Cable locks
E.
Remote wipe
Explanation:
B: Antivirus software is used to protect systems against viruses, which are a form of malicious code designed to spread from one system to another, consuming
network resources. Public systems are particularly prone to viruses.
D: Cable locks are theft deterrent devices that can be used to tether a device to a fixed point keep devices from being easy to steal.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Device encryption encrypts the data on the device. This feature ensures that the data on the device cannot be accessed in a useable form should the device be
stolen.
C: A privacy screen is a monitor filter that is applied to the display to filter out the light reflected from the smooth glass surface of the display and can also be used
in increase privacy by decreasing the viewing angle of a monitor, preventing it from being viewed from the side.
E: Remote wipe is the process of deleting data on a device in the event that the device is stolen. This is performed over remote connections such as the mobile
phone service or the internet connection and helps ensure that sensitive data is not accessed by unauthorized people.Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Sixth Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, pp 161-162, 418-419
Stewart, James Michael, CompTIA Security+ Review Guide, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, pp 236, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monitor_filter