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CCSP Practice Question: A company uses a cloud-based intrusion detection…
A company uses a cloud-based intrusion detection system (IDS) that generates logs containing IP addresses. The company is headquartered in a country with data localization laws. What is the primary compliance risk?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Log data containing personal data may be processed in a different jurisdiction
Logs contain IP addresses (personal data under many laws) and may be transferred abroad if the IDS vendor processes logs in another jurisdiction, violating localization requirements. Encryption does not solve localization.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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The logs may be tampered with in transit
Why it's wrong here
Security concern, not specific compliance risk for localization.
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The IDS logs consume too much storage
Why it's wrong here
Operational issue, not compliance.
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Log data containing personal data may be processed in a different jurisdiction
Why this is correct
Data localization laws restrict cross-border transfer of personal data.
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The IDS may miss certain attack patterns
Why it's wrong here
This is a security risk, not a compliance risk.
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