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SY0-701 · Question #288

A security engineer is working to address the growing risks that shadow IT services are introducing to the organization. The organization has taken a cloud-first approach end does not have an on…

The correct answer is B. Deploying an appropriate in-line CASB solution. A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solution is the most suitable option for securing an organization that has adopted a cloud-first strategy and does not have an on-premises IT infrastructure. CASBs provide visibility and control over shadow IT services, enforce security…

Submitted by mateo_ar· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

A security engineer is working to address the growing risks that shadow IT services are introducing to the organization. The organization has taken a cloud-first approach end does not have an on- premises IT infrastructure. Which of the following would best secure the organization?

Options

  • AUpgrading to a next-generation firewall
  • BDeploying an appropriate in-line CASB solution
  • CConducting user training on software policies
  • DConfiguring double key encryption in SaaS platforms

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    20% (9)
  • B
    67% (31)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    9% (4)

Explanation

A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solution is the most suitable option for securing an organization that has adopted a cloud-first strategy and does not have an on-premises IT infrastructure. CASBs provide visibility and control over shadow IT services, enforce security policies, and protect data across cloud services.

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