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Actual exam question from Isaca's CISA
Question #: 498
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following would an IS auditor recommend as the MOST effective preventive control to reduce the risk of data leakage?

  • A. Validate that all data files contain digital watermarks.
  • B. Implement an intrusion detection system (IDS).
  • C. Ensure that paper documents are disposed securely.
  • D. Verify that application logs capture any changes made.
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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1e71ed5
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Why A? Digital watermarking can provide an additional layer of security for content protection by deterring illegal use and duplication. Because they are digital, these types of watermarks can be read and deciphered by computers, making it easier to validate original content and possibly trigger actions to forestall illegal dissemination. Ultimately, this copyright protection prevents brand erosion. In addition to protecting intellectual property and copyrighted material, digital watermarks can also help organizations prevent the unauthorized transfer, copying, or retrieval of company documents. This is especially crucial when malware or a malicious actor is seeking to remove high-value documents from an organization.
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a84n
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
Answer: A appears to be the MOST relevant preventive control among the options provided. Digital watermarks can be embedded within data files to uniquely identify them, making it easier to trace and attribute leaked data back to its source, thus acting as a deterrent against unauthorized sharing or leakage.
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choboanon
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How does a watermark prevent someone from leaking data? Like you said, it helps trace back to the source. It does nothing to prevent it from actually happening.
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001Yogesh
11 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
C is the only preventive control in other options
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3008
12 months ago
Selected Answer: A
A is correct.
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JacCISA
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer is A Digital watermarks are a form of data protection that embeds information directly into digital content, such as files, images, or documents. They are often invisible or difficult to remove, making it harder for unauthorized individuals to manipulate or leak the data without detection. This control helps in tracking and identifying the source of potential leaks, as the watermarks can indicate the origin of the data.
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cidigi
1 year, 3 months ago
A validates ownership. Nothing else. Cant prevent leakage. Why every other question, the response is wrong?? Is this done in purpose??
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starzuu
1 year, 3 months ago
how is A a preventative measure? it can help identify the source of leaked data but it doesn't prevent. It's either B or C and I am skewing more towards B.
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starzuu
1 year, 3 months ago
nvm i think its closer to C
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BabaP
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C is the correct answer
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SRJ13
1 year, 7 months ago
An IS auditor would recommend ensuring that paper documents are disposed of securely as the most effective preventive control to reduce the risk of data leakage. Option A, validating that all data files contain digital watermarks, is a detective control that helps identify the source of data leaks after they occur, but it does not prevent them.
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MunaM
2 years, 2 months ago
Answer A is correct
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