Question

The laptop that was stolen was password protected; however, it did not contain any encryption software. While no reports of identity theft have been reported, it is unknown what has been done with the laptop or the information on the laptop. All individuals impacted by the data breach were notified by written letter of the data breach. Each of the individuals impacted are encouraged to continue to monitor their credit reports to watch for suspicious activity.

1. What could have been done to prevent this data breach from occurring?

Answer 1

following methods have been done to prevent data breaching

a) patching and updating software as soon as options are available

b) ENCRYPTION for sensitive data

c) upgrading when software is no longer supporting by manufactuo

d) enforcing BYOD security policies

e) enforcing strong credentials and multifactor authentication

f) educate people or employee about best security practices and ways to avoid socially eengineered  attack .