Google mandates that Android 10 devices and higher to use File-Based encryption versus Full-Disk encryption. Why did Google set this requirement? (Select 2) Select All Correct Responses
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Correct answer: Supports Direct Boot aware apps, A work profile can have its own encryption key.
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File-Based Encryption (FBE) allows for finer-grained encryption, enabling individual files to be encrypted with different keys. This directly supports Direct Boot, where essential apps can run even before a user unlocks the device, as their necessary data can be decrypted independently. FBE also allows a work profile to have its own distinct encryption key, separate from the personal profile, enhancing data isolation and security in enterprise environments. Full-Disk Encryption (FDE) encrypts the entire storage volume, requiring the user to unlock the device before any part of it can be accessed, thus preventing Direct Boot. FBE does not directly integrate with managed Google Play in a way that FDE doesn't, nor does it mandate storing encryption keys with Google.
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