CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 198

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 Data custodian is responsible for the implementation and management of technical controls, including data protection and backup processes. The other roles, such as Data owner and Internal auditor, have different focuses; the Data owner manages data policies while the Internal auditor assesses compliance rather than managing backups directly.