ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
A security administrator is selecting controls to protect the confidentiality of a database containing customer PII. Which TWO controls are most appropriate?
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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Access control lists
Encryption protects data confidentiality; access controls restrict who can view 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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Hashing
Why it's wrong here
Hashing supports integrity, not confidentiality.
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Load balancing
Why it's wrong here
Load balancing supports availability.
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Access control lists
Why this is correct
Access controls prevent unauthorized access.
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Database encryption
Why this is correct
Encryption protects data from unauthorized disclosure.
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Redundant power supplies
Why it's wrong here
Redundant power supplies support availability, not confidentiality.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Encryption
Encryption is the process of converting readable data into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
Key term
PII
PII stands for Personally Identifiable Information, which is any data that can be used to identify a specific individual.
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