Which Two Characteristics of Messenger Protocols Make Data Exfiltration Difficult

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which two characteristics of messenger protocols make data exfiltration difficult to detect and prevent? (Choose two.)

• A) Messenger applications cannot be segmented with standard network controls
• B) Malware infects the messenger application on the user endpoint to send company data
• C) Traffic is encrypted, which prevents visibility on firewalls and IPS systems
• D) An exposed API for the messaging platform is used to send large amounts of data
• E) Outgoing traffic is allowed so users can communicate with outside organizations

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