Question

Henry is working from a USDA office. He has several tasks to perform today: 1) he logs onto his USDA computer to get started; 2) he faxes a sensitive document to his supervisor using a fax machine with the appropriate clearance; 3) he confirms some appointments and project due dates and enters them into his PDA; and 4) he calls his supervisor on his cell phone to review the document he just faxed over. Which of Henrys actions was a mistake? A. Using a cell phone to discuss sensitive information.B. Using a complex password to log onto the computer.C. Downloading data to his PDA.D. Using a fax machine with the appropriate level of clearance to send the sensitive fax.

Answer 1

Answer:

  A. Using a cell phone to discuss sensitive information

Explanation:

In general, cell phone signals are not secure. Cell phones without appropriate encryption should never be used to discuss sensitive information.