Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 51

Which of the following is a key responsibility for a data steward assigned to manage an enterprise data lake?

Answer options

• A. Ensure proper business definition, value, and usage of data collected and stored within the enterprise data lake.
• B. Ensure adequate security controls applied to the enterprise data lake.
• C. Ensure proper and identifiable data owners for each data element stored within an enterprise data lake.
• D. Ensure that any data passing within remit is being used in accordance with the rules and regulations of the business.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, highlights the data steward's role in establishing and maintaining the business context and value of the data in the lake. Options B, C, and D, while important, focus on security, ownership, and compliance, which are not the primary focus of data stewardship in relation to data definition and usage.