A Human Resources director at a company reported that a laptop containing employee payroll data was lost on the train. Which action should the company take IMMEDIATELY?
This question is not clear at all. It doesn't even say if the data was encrypted or unencrypted. If it's encrypted, then a remote wipe won't be necessary. It's almost like you need to do the multi-factor analysis to gather more details on this. Payroll employee data is usually sensitive in nature. So, assuming the worst-case scenario when it comes to data loss, we perform the remote wipe first since we don't have confirmation on if the data was encrypted. Then after we wait for the analysis in the meantime just to err on the safe side.
B. Wipe the hard drive remotely
If the company has the capability to remotely wipe the hard drive, they should do so immediately to protect the sensitive payroll data from unauthorized access. While reporting the theft to law enforcement, senior management, and conducting a risk analysis are all important steps to take, the immediate priority is to ensure the data on the lost laptop cannot be accessed.
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