CCSP Cloud Data Security Practice Question
A cloud security architect is designing a data loss prevention (DLP) strategy for a cloud environment that stores sensitive customer data. Which TWO techniques should be implemented to proactively identify and protect sensitive data? (Select TWO.)
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De-identification transforms
Automated DLP scanning can discover sensitive data, and de-identification transforms can protect data by masking or tokenizing sensitive elements.
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Cross-region replication
Why it's wrong here
Replication is for DR, not DLP.
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De-identification transforms
Why this is correct
Transforms protect sensitive data by anonymizing it.
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Automated DLP scanning for sensitive data
Why this is correct
Scans can detect sensitive data like PII.
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Bucket policies blocking all public access
Why it's wrong here
This controls access but does not proactively identify sensitive data.
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Enabling object versioning
Why it's wrong here
Versioning protects against deletion, not identification.
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