Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 182

Which of the following deployed at an enterprise level will MOST effectively block malicious tracking of user Internet browsing?

Answer options

• A. Web application firewall (WAF)
• B. Website URL blacklisting
• C. Domain name system (DNS) sinkhole
• D. Desktop antivirus software

Correct answer: A

Explanation

A Web application firewall (WAF) is designed to monitor and filter HTTP traffic to and from a web application, making it highly effective at blocking malicious tracking attempts. While website URL blacklisting and DNS sinkholes provide some level of protection, they are not as comprehensive as a WAF, and desktop antivirus software typically focuses on malware rather than tracking prevention.