Data classification is required before implementing a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution because DLP policies depend on identifying and categorizing sensitive data to monitor, block, or encrypt it accordingly.
Data destruction (A) and sanitization (B) remove data, and masking (D) obscures data but classification is foundational for DLP effectiveness.
Data classification is emphasized in Security Program Management and Data Protection topics#6:Chapter
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Bug bounty programs invite vetted external researchers to report software vulnerabilities in exchange for rewards. According to Security+ SY0-701, two major benefits are:
(1) Reduction in the number of zero-day vulnerabilities (B) - Ethical hackers can discover unknown vulnerabilities before malicious attackers do. These vulnerabilities are often zero-days because they are unknown to vendors at the time of discovery. Bug bounty programs surface these issues early, helping organizations mitigate severe risks proactively.
(2) Quicker discovery of vulnerabilities (E) - A distributed network of global security researchers can identify vulnerabilities far faster than an internal team alone. This accelerates detection, increases coverage, and lowers attacker dwell time.
Option A (Transference of risk) is incorrect because bug bounties do not transfer risk-they help identify vulnerabilities. C (Security awareness) relates to internal training, not bug bounties. D (Reduced cost) is misleading; bug bounties can be expensive depending on payout structure. F (Patch management) does not directly improve through bug bounty programs.
Therefore, the correct benefits are B and E.

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a secure method to provide employees with remote access to a company's network. It encrypts data, protecting it from interception and ensuring secure communication between the user and the internal network.References: Security+ SY0-701 Course Content, Security+ SY0-601 Book.

Software as a Service (SaaS) represents an application that is hosted in the cloud and accessible via the internet from anywhere, with no requirement for on-premises infrastructure. SaaS applications are managed by a third-party provider, allowing users to access them through a web browser, making them highly scalable and flexible for remote access.
References:
* CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Course Content: Domain 3: Security Architecture, where cloud service models such as SaaS are discussed, highlighting their accessibility and lack of on-premises requirements.