You got careless and left your laptop in a taxi back from the airport. You are very worried about the security of the data because your operating system does not require a password at start-up. Which of the following will give you some measure of comfort?
A)You back up all your files every Monday night.
B)You encrypt all of your personal information.
C)You use a special naming convention for your folder names.
D)You have trace software on your laptop.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Encrypting personal information will make it difficult for someone who finds your laptop to access your sensitive data. Backing up files, using a naming convention, and having trace software are all good measures to have in place, but they don't directly address the security of the data on the lost laptop.

You Got Careless and Left Your Laptop in a Taxi