Question 103

Explanation

The correct answer: In order to properly handle sensitive tape backups, it is important to follow all of the best practices listed in the answer options. Proper handling ensures that the physical tapes are stored and transported securely, preventing unauthorized access or accidental loss. Proper marking helps in identifying the tapes and their sensitivity level, ensuring they are handled by authorized personnel only. Proper destruction is crucial when the tapes are no longer needed, to ensure that the sensitive data can't be retrieved by unauthorized individuals. The incorrect answers: While it is crucial, proper handling of tapes alone won't suffice. Without proper marking, it can be difficult to identify the sensitivity of the tapes. And without proper destruction, sensitive data could still be recovered from discarded tapes. Similar to proper handling, proper marking is important but not the only consideration. Without proper handling, even well-marked tapes could be misplaced or fall into the wrong hands. And without proper destruction, the sensitive data on the tapes remains at risk. Proper destruction alone isn't sufficient. Even if a tape is properly destroyed when it's no longer needed, improper handling or marking could still lead to breaches while the tape is in use. Therefore, all three measures are necessary.