SANS Assessment of Student Learning Plan (ASLP) Security Awareness Training

What is a recommended strategy to protect sensitive data on your computer from your children’s online activity?

1. Keep all devices in a locked room

2. Provide your children with their own computer and devices

3. Disable all internet connections

4. Use a single shared family device

The correct answer is: Provide your children with their own computer and devices

Providing your children with their own computer and devices is a recommended strategy to protect sensitive data on your computer. This approach creates a clear boundary between personal and family use, reducing the risk of accidental exposure to sensitive information. When children use their own devices, it allows for better control over the content and applications they can access, along with the ability to implement age-appropriate security measures, such as parental controls. This method not only helps in safeguarding personal data but also promotes responsible and independent usage of technology by children. They can learn how to navigate the internet safely on their own devices without putting sensitive information at risk. In contrast, keeping all devices in a locked room may not be practical for day-to-day use, and it limits accessibility. Disabling all internet connections altogether hinders normal family activities and educational opportunities that come from being online. Using a single shared family device can lead to conflicts regarding access and also increases the likelihood of unintentional data exposure as children may inadvertently access sensitive information while using the same device.