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CPA · Question 64 · Area II: Security
A company is implementing a 'Data Loss Prevention' (DLP) solution. Which of the following is a primary function of DLP?
A company is implementing a 'Data Loss Prevention' (DLP) solution. Which of the following is a primary function of DLP?
Answer options:
A.
To prevent hackers from entering the network.
B.
To backup data to the cloud.
C.
To detect and prevent sensitive data (like credit card numbers) from leaving the organization's boundary.
D.
To speed up database queries.
How to approach this question
DLP = Stop secrets from going OUT.
Full Answer
C.To detect and prevent sensitive data (like credit card numbers) from leaving the organization's boundary.✓ Correct
C
DLP systems monitor data in use, in motion, and at rest to detect and prevent unauthorized transmission of sensitive information (like PII or IP) outside the corporate network.
Common mistakes
Thinking DLP is for incoming attacks (it's for outgoing leaks).
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