Which of the following metrics is BEST to assess the effectiveness of a company's data loss prevention (DLP) strategy?

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AEmployee security training completion rate
BReduction in data breaches
CNumber of phishing attempts
DFirewall activity logs

✓ Correct answer: B. Reduction in data breaches Answer: Reduction in data breaches Monitoring the reduction in data breaches is the most effective measure of a DLP strategy's success, as it directly correlates with the primary goal of preventing data loss. The other options, while useful for specific security aspects, do not directly measure the effectiveness of the overall DLP strategy.

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