DBD handling refers to...

• A. A backup strategy for data
• B. A process for deleting notifications
• C. Strict controls for data-bearing devices: erasure, tracking, and secure chain-of-custody.
• D. A method for securing network devices

Answer: (C)

DBD handling focuses on how to manage devices that contain data to prevent data leakage when they are moved, repurposed, or disposed. The best description emphasizes three elements: erasure of data on the device so it cannot be recovered, tracking of the device in an inventory system so its location and status are known, and a secure chain-of-custody that documents who handled the device and when. This combination ensures data is not left behind, there is accountability for the device, and there is an auditable trail for compliance. Other options describe unrelated concepts like data backups, notification handling, or securing network gear, which do not address how to securely manage data-bearing devices throughout their lifecycle.