Which of the following offers the LEAST amount of protection against data theft by USB drives?

A.
DLP

B.
Database encryption

C.
TPM

D.
Cloud computing

Explanation:
Cloud computing refers to performing data processing and storage elsewhere, over a network
connection, rather than locally. Because users have access to the data, it can easily be copied to a USB
device.Incorrect Answers:
A: Data loss prevention (DLP) is a strategy for making sure that end users do not send sensitive or critical
information outside the corporate network.
B: Database encryption converts database data from plain text format into a meaningless cipher text by
means of a suitable algorithm.
C: TPM is an international standard for a dedicated microprocessor created to secure hardware by
incorporating cryptographic keys into devices.

Stewart, James Michael, CompTIA Security+ Review Guide, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, p. 37
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_encryption
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module