CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 113

A security analyst is tasked with classifying data to be stored on company servers. Which of the following should be classified as proprietary?

Answer options

• A. Customers’ dates of birth
• B. Customers’ email addresses
• C. Marketing strategies
• D. Employee salaries

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as marketing strategies are often closely held and provide a competitive advantage, making them proprietary information. Options A, B, and D, while sensitive, do not specifically relate to the company's internal strategies or intellectual property, which is what proprietary data encompasses.