What is the primary goal of Data Loss Prevention?

• A. Encrypt all data
• B. Back up data
• C. Improve network speed
• D. Prevent data exfiltration

Answer: (D)

Data Loss Prevention is about stopping sensitive information from leaving the organization. It watches data as it’s used, transmitted, or stored and enforces rules that block or flag risky actions—like sending confidential files by email, copying them to USB drives, or uploading to cloud services—so only approved transfers occur. That focus on preventing leakage or exfiltration of data is why it’s the best choice. Encrypting all data helps protect it, but that’s a different kind of control, not the primary aim of DLP. Backups are for recovery, not preventing data leaks, and improving network speed isn’t related to stopping data loss.