Exam CISSP topic 1 question 140 discussion

I select C, because if you have stored the browsing/watching/liked history in your local device, it is still private, however if it is in the cloud such as google browse history, it can be turned over to law enforcement authorities unless the user goes and clears the history.

Right answer is B. Read the question again guys

B. because steps taken to keep internet connection private, which could mean Firewall, Proxy, VPN, Tor, and all that good stuff. B. ensures that even if someone gains access to your device, they won't be able to retrieve your browsing history, which enhances privacy. Techniques to achieve this include using private/incognito browsing modes and configuring browser settings to not store history or cookies. Unless of course you got nsa sniffing on your last hop traffic, then you're toast :)

C: Because if your data leaves your device to a cloud provider, your data is not private anymore and out of your control, too.

This is talking about incognito/private browsing. What does that not do? Store your browsing activities in the local device.

B. This option is the most effective in maintaining privacy because it directly addresses the local storage of data, which can include browsing history, cookies, and cache. By preventing this information from being stored, you minimize the risk of it being accessed by unauthorized parties or malware that could compromise your privacy.

I choose B, because preventing information of being stored locally doesn't automatically mean you store it in the cloud. You may not store it at all.

The best way to browse the web privately, assuming an individual has taken all necessary steps to secure their internet connection, is to prevent information about browsing activities from being stored on the personal device. By avoiding local storage of browsing history, cookies, and other data, users can minimize the risk of exposure to potential privacy breaches. This approach ensures that sensitive information remains within the confines of the user’s device and is not easily accessible to others. Option B is the correct choice for maintaining privacy while browsing the web. Storing browsing activities on the personal device could potentially lead to data leaks or unauthorized access if the device is compromised. Options C and D involve external storage (in the cloud), which introduces additional security risks. Therefore, preventing local storage is the most effective strategy for maintaining privacy.

C, they took the steps for the "internet connection", has nothing to do with data storage in the cloud.

Because private device is the only under user's control.

Since it's private browsing, the option to store information is obviously incorrect. I don't think she has the ability to ensure that her browsing activities are stored in the cloud, so I chose B

The BEST option to browse the web privately is B: "Prevent information about browsing activities from being stored on the personal device". This can be achieved by using private browsing modes or clearing browsing history and cache regularly. Storing browsing activities on the personal device or in the cloud can compromise privacy and potentially expose sensitive information. It is important to note that while browsing privately can help protect privacy to a certain extent, it does not guarantee complete anonymity or protection from all types of online tracking. Options C and D about storing information in the cloud do not fit the context of browsing the web privately. The cloud is a remote server used for storing and accessing data, and it is not directly related to browsing privacy. Therefore, options B and A are the most relevant to the question.

Option C, preventing information about browsing activities from being stored in the cloud, would be the appropriate choice in this scenario. By avoiding the storage of browsing data in the cloud, the individual can further protect their privacy and minimize the risk of unauthorized access or exposure of their browsing activities.

B. I don't think your web browser is connected to cloud, so that seems like a distraction. Your cookies and temp internet files are locally stored. Although, when I use Chrome that is integrated with the cloud, so probably this question is no longer relevant. However, sometimes my Chrome acts up, and the solution is to clear locally stored cookies/temp files, etc.

It's about privacy aka protection of the users personal data. The user has control over its own it - so all aspects concerning the users local is not the biggest issue. But as soon as private data leaves the personal it the user has no control over it. so best thing is to avoid PII getting onto others computers (aka cloud).

The "cloud" is far more secure than your personal device so ensuring the data is not accessible locally is far more important wrt privacy; especially with regards to cookie tracking etc

I agreed with B. Even If you don't store browser activities data in the cloud but you store it in the local device your internet connection still isn't private. You have to use the private browsing or browser isolation feature to browse anonymously.