Question

If a file was stolen from a computer, what system or form of protection would help to make sure that a casual cybercriminal couldn't make use of the file?

(1 point)

signing

certification

encryption

hashing

Answer 1

The best form of protection to ensure that a casual cybercriminal couldn't make use of a stolen file is **encryption**. Encryption secures the file's contents, making it unreadable without the proper decryption key or password.