CV0-004 Security Practice Question
An organization uses multiple SaaS applications and wants to enforce data loss prevention policies and gain visibility into user activity. Which technology should they implement?
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, compliance, data security, and threat protection for SaaS applications. WAF protects web applications, VPN provides remote access, and SIEM aggregates logs.
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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Security information and event management (SIEM)
Why it's wrong here
SIEM aggregates logs but does not directly enforce DLP on SaaS.
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Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Why it's wrong here
WAF protects web applications from attacks, not SaaS visibility.
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Virtual private network (VPN)
Why it's wrong here
VPN provides encrypted tunnels, not SaaS monitoring.
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Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Why this is correct
CASBs provide visibility and control over SaaS applications.
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