A Security Analyst Is Emailing PII in a Spreadsheet File

question 1067

Multiple Choice

A security analyst is emailing PII in a spreadsheet file to an audit validator for after-actions related to a security assessment. The analyst must make sure the PII data is protected with the following minimum requirements: Ensure confidentiality at rest. Ensure the integrity of the original email message. Which of the following controls would ensure these data security requirements are carried out?

• A) Encrypt and sign the email using S/MIME.
• B) Encrypt the email and send it using TLS.
• C) Hash the email using SHA-1.
• D) Sign the email using MD5.

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