Discuss WGU WGU Information Technology Management QGC2 Exam Topic 1 Question 7

Which cybersecurity method prevents unauthorized users from accessing readable data?

ASteganography

BData masking

CAccess control lists

DEncryption

Suggested Answer: D

Encryption is the process of converting data into an unreadable format (ciphertext) that can only be accessed or decrypted by authorized users with the proper key. This ensures that even if unauthorized individuals access the data, they cannot interpret or misuse it.

Option A: Steganography hides data but does not inherently protect access.

Option B: Data masking obfuscates data for testing or limited use but is not a comprehensive security method.

Option C: Access control lists restrict access but do not make data unreadable.

Therefore, the cybersecurity method that prevents unauthorized users from accessing readable data is Encryption.

WGU Information Technology Management -- Cybersecurity Fundamentals, section on Encryption and Data Protection.

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33 comments · newest first

Lisha 2 days ago

I agree, D) Encryption is crucial for protecting sensitive info.

Blondell 7 days ago

I think the answer is D) Encryption. It secures data effectively.

Eden 12 days ago

C) Access control lists is important, but it doesn’t encrypt data.

Rosendo 18 days ago

I’m leaning towards B) Data masking. It hides sensitive info too.

Leonida 23 days ago

I agree! Encryption scrambles data. Makes it unreadable.

Lizbeth 28 days ago

I think the answer is D) Encryption. It keeps data safe.

Glen 1 month ago

A) Steganography is interesting, but D) Encryption is more effective overall.

Yolando 1 month ago

I’m leaning towards B) Data masking. It hides sensitive info too.

Viola 1 month ago

I agree, D) Encryption is the best choice. It scrambles data.

Felicia 2 months ago

I think the answer is D) Encryption. It keeps data safe.

Ozell 2 months ago

I'm surprised that people overlook D) Encryption; it's crucial!

Eric 2 months ago

Wait, isn't C) Access control lists also important for security?

Hildred 2 months ago

B) Data masking is useful, but it doesn't encrypt data.

Hui 2 months ago

I thought A) Steganography was a good option too.

Kathrine 2 months ago

Definitely D) Encryption! It's the best way to keep data safe.

Casey 3 months ago

A) Steganography is cool, but it doesn't really prevent access like encryption does.

Veronique 3 months ago

Totally agree with D) Encryption, it's essential for keeping data safe.

Hubert 3 months ago

Wait, are we sure D) Encryption is the only answer? Seems too straightforward.

Lonna 3 months ago

I think B) Data masking is also a solid choice for certain scenarios.

Chantay 3 months ago

Definitely D) Encryption! It's the go-to for data protection.

Janet 4 months ago

I agree, D) Encryption is the best method here.

Eric 5 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not A) Steganography? That sounds sneaky!

Therese 5 months ago

Access control lists are important, but they don't encrypt data.

Bev 5 months ago

I thought it was B) Data masking? Seems like a solid choice too.

Rosendo 6 months ago

Definitely D) Encryption, it's the go-to for data protection.

Tess 6 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I believe encryption was the key method mentioned for securing data from unauthorized access.

Anthony 6 months ago

Access control lists sound familiar, but I feel like they mainly manage permissions rather than encrypt data.

Tula 6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about data masking being used to protect sensitive information too.

Eva 6 months ago

I think encryption is the right answer since it specifically makes data unreadable to unauthorized users.

Yesenia 6 months ago

I feel like access control lists are more about permissions than actually preventing access to readable data, so I’d go with D) Encryption.

Ashlee 7 months ago

I’m a bit confused about steganography and how it relates to data access. Does it really prevent unauthorized access?

Tawna 7 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question where encryption was the clear choice for protecting data, so I’m leaning towards that again.

Felix 7 months ago

I think the answer might be D) Encryption, but I’m not entirely sure if data masking could also fit the description.

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