Question 79

Explanation

The correct answer: In the event of a natural disaster such as a flood, fire, or earthquake, physical damage to the servers that store an organization's data can result in permanent data loss. Off-site backups are a critical security measure for such scenarios. They ensure that copies of the data are stored in a geographically separate location, protecting the data from being destroyed in the disaster. Regularly updating these backups ensures the ability to restore the most recent data and maintain business continuity, even if the primary data storage facilities are destroyed. The incorrect answers: While a firewall is an essential part of any organization's cybersecurity strategy as it protects the network from unauthorized external access, it will not protect data in the event of a physical disaster that damages the servers where the data is stored. Firewalls are more about preventing cyber threats rather than physical threats like natural disasters. Encryption is a method of protecting data from unauthorized access by making it unreadable to anyone who does not have the decryption key. Although it's a crucial tool for protecting data from theft or interception, it does not protect the data from physical threats like natural disasters. If the servers are physically destroyed, the data, whether encrypted or not, will be lost. Antivirus software is designed to protect a computer system from malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware. It is an important part of any cybersecurity strategy but antivirus software does not protect data from being lost in a natural disaster. If the physical servers where the data is stored are destroyed, the antivirus software cannot prevent the data loss.