CV0-004 Security Practice Question
A company uses a SaaS application for customer relationship management (CRM). The security team wants to monitor user activities and enforce data loss prevention (DLP) policies. Which type of security tool should be deployed?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) provides visibility into SaaS usage, monitors user activities, and can enforce DLP policies across cloud applications.
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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Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Why it's wrong here
IDS monitors network traffic, not SaaS applications.
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Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Why it's wrong here
SIEM aggregates logs but is not specialized for SaaS visibility.
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Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Why this is correct
CASB is designed for SaaS security and governance.
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Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Why it's wrong here
WAF protects web apps from attacks, not SaaS monitoring.
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