Question 9

While using a public Wi-Fi network at a café, you need to access sensitive information on your laptop. What precaution should you take?


Disable your device's firewall temporarily.


Proceed without any concerns; public Wi-Fi is secure.


Share your Wi-Fi password with others for a stronger connection.


Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for a secure connection.

1 answer

The best precaution to take is:

Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for a secure connection.

Using a VPN encrypts your internet connection, making it much more difficult for attackers to intercept your sensitive information while you are on a public Wi-Fi network.