Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 31

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of data loss?

Answer options

• A. Data corruption
• B. Stolen by hackers
• C. Accidental deletion
• D. Lost or destroyed encryption keys

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as data theft by hackers is not classified as data loss but rather as a security breach. The other options all represent scenarios where data is permanently lost or rendered unusable, qualifying them as types of data loss.