Question 29 of 144
SK0-005 security-disaster-recovery Practice Question
A server administrator is responsible for protecting sensitive data. The backup process copies files to a network share daily. Which of the following should the administrator do to BEST ensure the confidentiality of the backup data both during transfer and at rest?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Encrypt the backup files before transfer using a tool like GPG, and store them encrypted.
Encrypting the backup files before transfer (Option B) ensures data confidentiality during transit and while stored on the backup server. Option A provides network segmentation but no encryption. Option C encrypts only the transfer, not the data at rest. Option D is a physical security measure and does not encrypt the data.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Configure the network share with SMB encryption only.
Why it's wrong here
SMB encryption secures data in transit, but the files remain unencrypted at rest on the backup server.
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Use a dedicated NIC for backup traffic on an isolated VLAN.
Why it's wrong here
Isolating traffic does not provide encryption; data remains in cleartext during transfer and at rest.
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Place the backup server in a physically locked cage with restricted access.
Why it's wrong here
Physical access controls do not encrypt the data; an attacker with network access could still intercept or read the files.
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Encrypt the backup files before transfer using a tool like GPG, and store them encrypted.
Why this is correct
Pre-transfer encryption protects data confidentiality both in transit and at rest on the backup media.
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Last reviewed: Jul 26, 2026
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