CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) — Question 341

Due to a rise in cyber attackers seeking PHI, a healthcare company that collects highly sensitive data from millions of customers is deploying a solution that will ensure the customers' data is protected by the organization internally and externally. Which of the following countermeasures can BEST prevent the loss of customers' sensitive data?

Answer options

• A. Implement privileged access management.
• B. Implement a risk management process.
• C. Implement multifactor authentication.
• D. Add more security resources to the environment.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Implementing privileged access management (PAM) is the most effective way to safeguard sensitive data, as it controls and monitors access to critical information, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. While a risk management process, multifactor authentication, and additional security resources are all important, they do not provide the same level of targeted access control that PAM offers, making them less effective in this scenario.