CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 44

The Chief Information Security Officer is concerned about employees using personal email rather than company email to communicate with clients and sending sensitive business information and PII. Which of the following would be the BEST solution to install on the employees' workstations to prevent information from leaving the company's network?

Answer options

• A. HIPS
• B. DLP
• C. HIDS
• D. EDR

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The best solution is DLP (Data Loss Prevention), as it specifically focuses on preventing sensitive information from being transmitted outside the organization. HIPS (Host Intrusion Prevention System) and HIDS (Host Intrusion Detection System) are primarily focused on detecting and preventing intrusions rather than controlling data flow, while EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) is geared towards detecting and responding to threats on endpoints, not specifically preventing data loss.