CV0-004 Security Practice Question
A security engineer is designing a data classification policy for a cloud environment. The policy must identify sensitive data, apply appropriate controls, and monitor access. Which THREE of the following should be included in the policy? (Select THREE.)
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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Encryption at rest for classified data
Data classification includes identifying where data resides, encrypting it, and monitoring access. DLP tools help enforce policies. Security groups are network controls, not data classification. CASB is for SaaS, but not necessarily part of a classification policy.
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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Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) for all data
Why it's wrong here
CASB is for SaaS visibility, not a core element of data classification policy.
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Encryption at rest for classified data
Why this is correct
Protects data in storage.
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Access logging and monitoring for sensitive data
Why this is correct
Monitoring access helps detect unauthorized activity.
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Network security groups to isolate data
Why it's wrong here
Network controls are separate from data classification policy.
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Data discovery and classification tools
Why this is correct
Needed to identify sensitive data.
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