CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-003) — Question 330

An information security officer reviews a report and notices a steady increase in outbound network traffic over the past ten months. There is no clear explanation for the increase. The security officer interviews several business units and discovers an unsanctioned cloud storage provider was used to share marketing materials with potential customers. Which of the following services would be BEST for the security officer to recommend to the company?

Answer options

• A. NIDS
• B. HIPS
• C. CASB
• D. SFTP

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is CASB because it provides visibility and control over cloud services, helping to manage unsanctioned usage. NIDS and HIPS focus on network and host intrusion detection and prevention, which would not directly address the cloud storage issue. SFTP, while secure for file transfers, does not offer the same level of oversight and governance for cloud applications.