350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
A security team wants to gain visibility into shadow IT usage of SaaS applications and enforce DLP policies for data shared via cloud apps. Which cloud security solution should they deploy?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
A CASB provides visibility, DLP, and threat detection for SaaS applications, helping control shadow IT and protect data.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway (SIG)
Why it's wrong here
SIG is a cloud-delivered firewall and web proxy, not specifically for SaaS visibility and DLP.
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Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Why it's wrong here
CSPM checks cloud configuration against benchmarks, not SaaS usage.
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Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
Why it's wrong here
CWPP protects workloads (VMs, containers), not SaaS.
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Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Why this is correct
CASB provides visibility, compliance, and security controls for SaaS applications.
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