Why is data classification important in an organization?

It guarantees that data is backed up daily

It ensures that all data is encrypted with the same encryption key

It helps determine the appropriate level of protection based on the sensitivity and criticality of the data

It reduces the amount of data stored by deleting unnecessary files

What is the primary purpose of data backup?

To classify data based on sensitivity

To encrypt data for secure storage

To ensure data can be restored in case of loss or corruption

A company's HR department sends emails containing employee Social Security numbers to an external payroll vendor. The security team wants to prevent such data from leaving the corporate network via email. Which control should be implemented?

Deploy a data loss prevention (DLP) solution that scans email content and blocks sensitive data

Implement a firewall rule to block all outbound email

Encrypt all email traffic with TLS

Require employees to use a VPN for email

Which of the following is an example of data masking?

Replacing a customer's real credit card number with a randomly generated number that passes validation

Deleting a file using a secure erase tool

Encrypting a database with AES-256

Backing up data to an external drive

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Data Security CCT Practice Questions (Page 5)

Part of the Cryptography and Data Security domain, which makes up ~9% of our current practice bank.

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Why is data classification important in an organization?
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What is the primary purpose of data backup?
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23application · medium
A company's HR department sends emails containing employee Social Security numbers to an external payroll vendor. The security team wants to prevent such data from leaving the corporate network via email. Which control should be implemented?
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Which data classification level typically requires the highest level of protection?
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Which of the following is an example of data masking?
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