CGRC Control Implementation Practice Question
To ensure compliance with PCI-DSS for a database, you must implement FDE (Full Disk Encryption). Which tool is appropriate for a Linux-based server?
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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dm-crypt/LUKS
dm-crypt/LUKS is the industry-standard tool for transparent full disk encryption on Linux.
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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BitLocker
Why it's wrong here
BitLocker is a proprietary Microsoft Windows feature.
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IPsec
Why it's wrong here
IPsec is for network-level traffic encryption, not data-at-rest.
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dm-crypt/LUKS
Why this is correct
This is the native Linux kernel disk encryption framework.
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VeraCrypt
Why it's wrong here
VeraCrypt is typically used for container-based or partition-based encryption, not system-wide FDE.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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