This CCSP practice question tests your understanding of cloud data security. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A multinational corporation uses a cloud access security broker (CASB) to enforce data protection policies across multiple SaaS applications. They discover that sensitive data tagged with 'Confidential' is being shared externally via a file-sharing application. The CASB currently only logs activities. Which action should the security team take to prevent such data loss in the future?
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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Implement a DLP policy that automatically blocks sharing of documents with the 'Confidential' label.
Option D is correct because a CASB with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities can enforce real-time policies to block sharing of documents tagged with a specific sensitivity label (e.g., 'Confidential'). Since the CASB currently only logs activities, implementing a DLP policy that automatically blocks the sharing action addresses the root cause—preventing the data loss at the point of egress—rather than merely detecting it after the fact.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Encrypt all files stored in the file-sharing application.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption does not prevent sharing; recipients can still be given decryption keys.
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Revoke user access to the file-sharing application for all employees.
Why it's wrong here
Excessively restrictive and may hinder legitimate work.
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Train employees on data handling policies.
Why it's wrong here
Important but does not provide immediate prevention.
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Implement a DLP policy that automatically blocks sharing of documents with the 'Confidential' label.
Why this is correct
Directly prevents the identified data loss scenario.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
ISC2 often tests the distinction between detection (logging) and prevention (blocking), and the trap here is that candidates may choose training (Option C) as a 'best practice' without recognizing that the question explicitly asks for a technical action to prevent data loss, which requires an automated enforcement mechanism like DLP.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
A CASB typically integrates with SaaS applications via APIs (e.g., RESTful APIs for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace) to inspect content and metadata, including sensitivity labels applied by Azure Information Protection or similar classification tools. When a DLP policy is configured to block sharing of documents with the 'Confidential' label, the CASB intercepts the API call (e.g., a sharing permission change) and returns an error or denies the action before the data is exposed externally. In a real-world scenario, this policy can be scoped to specific user groups, external domains, or even trigger additional actions like quarantine or user notification.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security analyst at a medium-sized enterprise encounters this scenario during an investigation or architecture review. The correct answer reflects best practice for the specific threat or control described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Security exam questions test whether you can match controls to threats in context — not just recall definitions.
What to study next
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Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Cloud Data Security — This question tests Cloud Data Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Implement a DLP policy that automatically blocks sharing of documents with the 'Confidential' label. — Option D is correct because a CASB with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities can enforce real-time policies to block sharing of documents tagged with a specific sensitivity label (e.g., 'Confidential'). Since the CASB currently only logs activities, implementing a DLP policy that automatically blocks the sharing action addresses the root cause—preventing the data loss at the point of egress—rather than merely detecting it after the fact.
What should I do if I get this CCSP question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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