CCSP Cloud Data Security Practice Question
A healthcare organization stores patient records in a cloud object storage bucket. The compliance team requires that all files containing Protected Health Information (PHI) be automatically identified and classified. Which service should the organization implement to scan the bucket for PHI and label the data accordingly?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) service
A Data Loss Prevention (DLP) service can scan cloud object storage for sensitive data like PHI and perform classification and labeling. This is a common capability provided by cloud providers and third-party solutions.
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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Cloud Audit Logs
Why it's wrong here
Audit logs record activities, but do not classify data.
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Cloud KMS
Why it's wrong here
Cloud KMS manages encryption keys, not data classification.
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) service
Why this is correct
Cloud DLP API can discover and classify sensitive data such as PHI.
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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Why it's wrong here
IAM controls access, not data classification.
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