A user is concerned about malware automatically running from a USB flash drive when it is connected to a computer. Which of the following security best practices would BEST mitigate this specific risk?
Setting a BIOS/UEFI password
Implementing full-disk encryption
Disabling AutoRun
Enabling a screen lock timeout
Disabling AutoRun is a security best practice that prevents the operating system from automatically executing commands found in the autorun.inf file on removable media. This directly mitigates the risk of malware launching automatically when a device like a USB flash drive is inserted. While other options are valid security measures, they do not address the specific threat of automatic execution from removable media. A screen lock protects against unauthorized physical access, full-disk encryption protects data at rest, and a BIOS/UEFI password secures the pre-boot environment.
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