CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)Applications and SoftwareMedium
A user needs to share a large video file (5 GB) with a colleague who is located in a different country. Email attachments are too small, and transferring via a USB drive is not feasible. The user wants a solution that ensures the file is accessible only by the intended recipient and maintains data integrity during transfer. Which solution is MOST appropriate?
- APeer-to-peer file sharing
- BSecure cloud storage with access controls
- CFTP server
- DPublic cloud storage with shared link
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Secure cloud storage with access controls
Secure cloud storage services offer the ability to upload large files and then share them with specific individuals using access controls, ensuring both accessibility and confidentiality, which meets all the user's requirements.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Peer-to-peer file sharing can be unreliable, often lacks strong security and access controls, and may expose the file to unintended parties.
- C. FTP servers can transfer large files but often lack robust, user-friendly access controls for specific recipients and may not inherently encrypt data in transit without additional configuration.
- D. A public cloud storage shared link without specific access controls could allow anyone with the link to access the file, compromising confidentiality.
Secure Cloud Storage
Online data storage that provides encryption, access controls, and other security features for data at rest and in transit.
- Enables sharing large files globally.
- Requires authentication and authorization for access.
- Often includes versioning and data redundancy.
Memory trick: Secure Cloud Storage makes Sharing Confidential and Convenient.