iSACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certification Practice Exam

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What does data in transit refer to?

Data that is stored in databases
Data traveling over a network
Data that is currently being processed
Data that is backed up

The correct answer is: Data traveling over a network

Data in transit refers to information that is actively moving from one location to another, typically over a network. This movement can occur between devices, such as when a user sends an email or when data is transmitted between servers. It is crucial to protect data in transit because it is vulnerable to interception, which can lead to unauthorized access or data breaches. To safeguard this type of data, various security measures such as encryption protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL) can be implemented, ensuring that even if the data is intercepted, it cannot be easily read or misused. In contrast, the other options describe different states or conditions of data. Data stored in databases pertains to data that resides at rest, not in motion. Data that is currently being processed refers to active data in use but not necessarily moving over a network. Data that is backed up involves copies of data saved for disaster recovery purposes, again not relevant to the concept of data in transit. Collectively, these distinctions highlight why identifying data in transit is essential for implementing appropriate cybersecurity measures.