CCSP · Question #407
Which is the appropriate phase of the cloud data lifecycle for determining the data's classification?
The correct answer is A. Create. The cloud data lifecycle consists of six phases: Create, Store, Use, Share, Archive, and Destroy. Data classification - the process of categorizing data by sensitivity level (e.g., public, internal, confidential, restricted) - should be performed during the Create phase, which…
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Which is the appropriate phase of the cloud data lifecycle for determining the data's classification?
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- ACreate
- BUse
- CShare
- DStore
How the community answered
(18 responses)- A89% (16)
- B6% (1)
- D6% (1)
Explanation
The cloud data lifecycle consists of six phases: Create, Store, Use, Share, Archive, and Destroy. Data classification - the process of categorizing data by sensitivity level (e.g., public, internal, confidential, restricted) - should be performed during the Create phase, which is when data first comes into existence or is first received. Classifying data at creation ensures that appropriate security controls, access policies, and handling procedures are applied from the very beginning. Waiting until later phases (Store, Use, Share) means the data may already be mishandled or inadequately protected before classification is applied.
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