Question

question 5
you are tasked with evaluating the security risks associated with a banks use of cloud storage for sensitive client data. the bank has recently experienced a data breach.
which action would most effectively address the root cause of the breach?
restricting access to cloud storage to only essential employees to limit exposure to sensitive data
regularly backing up data to secondary storage device to add a layer of protection against data loss
requiring stronger password policies and asking for more frequent password changes for employees
implementing two - factor authentication and stronger encryption to enhance the clients data security

Explanation:

• Restricting access to cloud storage to only essential employees limits the number of people who can access sensitive data, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
• Regularly backing up data to a secondary storage device protects against data loss but does not address the root cause of a data breach (unauthorized access).
• Stronger password policies and more frequent password changes can help but are not as comprehensive as limiting access.
• Implementing two - factor authentication and stronger encryption enhances security but may not be as effective as limiting access to only those who need it.

Answer:

restricting access to cloud storage to only essential employees to limit exposure to sensitive data