CCSP Cloud Data Security Practice Question
A company is deploying a cloud application that processes customers' personal data. They need to ensure data in transit is protected. Which THREE of the following are appropriate controls for data in transit? (Select THREE.)
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Establishing a VPN for hybrid connectivity
TLS 1.2+, VPNs, and HTTPS are standard controls for encrypting data in transit. Data classification is a policy, not a technical control. Encryption at rest protects stored data, not in transit.
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Establishing a VPN for hybrid connectivity
Why this is correct
A VPN encrypts all traffic between on-premises and cloud.
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Setting data classification labels on the data
Why it's wrong here
Classification labels are metadata, not a control for data in transit.
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Enforcing HTTPS for web application access
Why this is correct
HTTPS uses TLS to encrypt web traffic.
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Encrypting data at rest using AES-256
Why it's wrong here
Encryption at rest protects stored data, not data in transit.
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Using TLS 1.2 for all API communications
Why this is correct
TLS 1.2 encrypts data between client and server.
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