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CCSP Practice Question: A developer accidentally uploaded a file…
A developer accidentally uploaded a file containing API credentials to a public cloud storage bucket. The cloud provider states they cannot guarantee deletion of the object. Which practice could have prevented this incident?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between preventive controls (DLP) and detective/reactive controls (versioning, encryption, ACLs), leading candidates to choose bucket versioning because it allows rollback, but versioning does not prevent the initial exposure of sensitive data.
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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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Data loss prevention for cloud storage
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for cloud storage can automatically scan objects for sensitive content, such as API credentials, before or after upload. When configured with policies to block or quarantine files containing patterns like access keys, DLP prevents the data from ever being stored in a public bucket, eliminating the risk even if the provider cannot guarantee deletion. This proactive control addresses the root cause—sensitive data exposure—rather than relying on post-incident remediation.
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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Data loss prevention for cloud storage
Why this is correct
DLP can inspect and block uploads containing sensitive data.
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Bucket versioning
Why it's wrong here
Versioning helps recover deleted data but does not prevent the upload.
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Access control lists
Why it's wrong here
ACLs control who can access, but the data remains in the bucket.
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Server-side encryption
Why it's wrong here
Encryption does not prevent unauthorized data from being stored.
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