CCSP Cloud Data Security Practice Question
A cloud architect is designing a data classification scheme for a SaaS provider. The provider handles customer data that includes public marketing materials, internal policies, and sensitive customer financial records. Which classification level should be assigned to customer financial records to enforce the highest level of protection?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Restricted
Restricted is the highest classification level, typically used for data that requires the most stringent controls, such as financial records or PII. Public is least sensitive, internal is for company-internal data, confidential is for sensitive but not critical data.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Internal
Why it's wrong here
Internal data is for company use but not highly sensitive.
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Public
Why it's wrong here
Public data requires no protection.
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Restricted
Why this is correct
Restricted is the highest classification, suitable for financial records.
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Confidential
Why it's wrong here
Confidential data is sensitive but may not require the highest controls.
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