Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 173

Database activity monitoring (DAM) can be:

Answer options

• A. Host-based or network-based
• B. Server-based or client-based
• C. Used in the place of encryption
• D. Used in place of data masking

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as database activity monitoring can be implemented either on the host system where the database resides or across the network to monitor traffic. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they refer to different types of monitoring or security measures that do not categorize DAM effectively.