CCSP Cloud Data Security Practice Question
A cloud security team is implementing data loss prevention (DLP) for sensitive data in a cloud data warehouse. They need to detect and classify Social Security numbers (SSNs) stored in tables. Which cloud service capability is most appropriate for this task?
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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Cloud DLP API
Cloud DLP APIs can scan structured data like BigQuery tables for sensitive patterns (e.g., SSNs) and classify them.
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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Object storage bucket policies
Why it's wrong here
Bucket policies control access, not content inspection.
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Cloud DLP API
Why this is correct
Correct: DLP API scans for sensitive data patterns and classifies them.
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Key management service
Why it's wrong here
KMS manages keys, not data inspection.
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Identity and access management (IAM)
Why it's wrong here
IAM controls who can access, not what data contains.
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