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CRISC Practice Question: Which TWO controls are most effective for…
Which TWO controls are most effective for reducing the risk of data leakage from endpoints in a remote work environment?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISACA often tests the misconception that a VPN provides comprehensive data protection, but in reality it only secures data in transit, not data at rest or data in use on the endpoint.
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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Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) software.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) software is highly effective because it monitors, detects, and blocks unauthorized transfers of sensitive data (e.g., PII, IP) from endpoints by inspecting content in motion, at rest, and in use. Full-disk encryption (FDE) protects data at rest by rendering the drive unreadable without the decryption key, mitigating leakage if a device is lost or stolen. Together, they address both active exfiltration and passive physical theft.
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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Conduct regular phishing simulation campaigns.
Why it's wrong here
Phishing simulations improve awareness but do not directly prevent data leakage from endpoints.
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Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) software.
Why this is correct
DLP monitors and controls data movement, directly reducing leakage risk.
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Enforce complex password policies for local accounts.
Why it's wrong here
Passwords control access but do not prevent data leakage if a user is authorized or device is compromised.
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Require full-disk encryption on all laptops.
Why this is correct
Encryption protects data at rest, mitigating leakage if a device is lost or stolen.
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Use a VPN for all remote connections.
Why it's wrong here
VPN secures data in transit but does not prevent leakage from the endpoint itself.
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