Which statement best describes Standard H on encryption for electronic information?

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Which statement best describes Standard H on encryption for electronic information?

Protecting information as it moves across electronic channels is essential. Standard H emphasizes using current encryption standards to keep data confidential during transmission, so sensitive messages aren’t readable if they’re intercepted. This means encryption is applied to electronic communications, not left unencrypted or limited only to stored data. That’s why the best statement is the one that calls for current encryption standards and maintaining confidentiality of information transmitted electronically. Unencrypted email isn’t acceptable because it leaves information exposed. Encryption isn’t optional, and protecting only stored data ignores the risks that come with transmitting information.

Protecting information as it moves across electronic channels is essential. Standard H emphasizes using current encryption standards to keep data confidential during transmission, so sensitive messages aren’t readable if they’re intercepted. This means encryption is applied to electronic communications, not left unencrypted or limited only to stored data.

That’s why the best statement is the one that calls for current encryption standards and maintaining confidentiality of information transmitted electronically. Unencrypted email isn’t acceptable because it leaves information exposed. Encryption isn’t optional, and protecting only stored data ignores the risks that come with transmitting information.

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