CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) — Question 67

An organization’s Chief Information Security Officer is creating a position that will be responsible for implementing technical controls to protect data, including ensuring backups are properly maintained. Which of the following roles would MOST likely include these responsibilities?

Answer options

• A. Data protection officer
• B. Data owner
• C. Backup administrator
• D. Data custodian
• E. Internal auditor

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Data custodian, as this role is specifically tasked with the technical management and protection of data, including backup processes. Options A and B refer to roles with broader oversight and ownership responsibilities rather than direct technical implementation. Option C focuses solely on backups but does not encompass all data protection responsibilities, while E, Internal auditor, is primarily concerned with compliance and reviewing policies rather than direct data management.