CompTIA CASP+ Practice Test

Why did the DLP solution fail to detect the data exfiltration incident involving a CAD file?

1. The DLP product lacks the ability to decode embedded objects

2. Exfiltration occurred outside of business hours

3. The employee was using a personal device

4. The DLP solution wasn't updated

The correct answer is: The DLP product lacks the ability to decode embedded objects

The reasoning behind the choice indicating that the DLP product lacks the ability to decode embedded objects highlights a critical limitation in data loss prevention (DLP) strategies. DLP systems are designed to monitor and protect sensitive data from being accessed, transferred, or disclosed inappropriately. If the DLP solution cannot decode embedded objects within a file, such as a CAD file containing proprietary designs, it may overlook or fail to identify sensitive information within those objects, allowing for unauthorized data exfiltration. The scenario emphasizes that even if data is under monitoring, the effectiveness of the DLP system relies heavily on its technical capabilities to recognize and analyze the content. When the system cannot decode or analyze embedded elements, it is incapable of determining whether sensitive data is at risk or being transferred, resulting in a significant security oversight that can lead to data breaches. Given these considerations, the other options, while they may relate to potential vulnerabilities or operational challenges, do not directly highlight the technical shortcomings of the DLP in the same manner; thus, they do not fully explain why the data exfiltration went undetected.