Which Type of Safeguard Involves the Use of Encryption When

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which type of safeguard involves the use of encryption when data is transmitted over open networks?

• A) administrative
• B) procedural
• C) physical
• D) technical

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Definitions:

Company's Management

Individuals responsible for overseeing the operations and making decisions within a corporation.

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings are the portion of a company's profits that are kept or retained rather than being paid out as dividends to shareholders, often used for reinvestment in the business, debt reduction, or to bolster the balance sheet.

Total Stockholders' Equity

The total amount of capital that shareholders have invested in a company, including retained earnings and contributed surplus.

Dividends Declared

Profits announced by a company's board of directors to be distributed among shareholders, typically in the form of cash or additional shares.