CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep

Category - Security

John is very concerned about storing his personal information in the right place. He wants to use a media format that is difficult to copy or counterfeit. Which of the following devices should he use?
  1. CD-R
  2. Tape
  3. Flash card
  4. Smart card
Explanation
Answer - D - He should use a smart card to store all personal information. The information stored on a smart card is harder to counterfeit.

Key Takeaway: Smart cards are used for access control and they can contain a small amount of information. Smart cards are replacing magnetic cards in many instances because they can store additional personal information and are harder to copy or counterfeit. Protection against a full range of security threats, from careless storage of user passwords, to sophisticated system hacks, can be achieved.
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