A financial services company is required to restrict access to its proprietary trading platform to ensure that users are only connecting from authorized countries. This measure is necessary to comply with international data sovereignty and trading regulations. Which of the following controls would be the MOST effective for enforcing this policy?
Implementing geolocation-based access controls allows the company to restrict system access based on the geographic location of the users. By analyzing the source IP addresses and determining their originating countries, the system can permit or deny access accordingly. This method directly enforces policies based on physical location, ensuring compliance with regional and international regulations. Enforcing strong authentication protocols enhances security by verifying user identity but does not restrict access by location. Utilizing encryption for all data in transit protects data confidentiality but does not address access control based on geography. Deploying endpoint security software secures individual devices but does not prevent access from unauthorized countries.
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