What process is driven by the need to protect sensitive data? a) Information classification b) Secure transmission protocols c) Data encryption d) Network firewall implementation

The process driven by the need to protect sensitive data is **a) Information classification**. Information classification involves categorizing data based on its sensitivity and the impact to the organization if that data is disclosed, altered, or destroyed. This process helps determine the appropriate safeguards and levels of access required to protect the data effectively. While data encryption (c) and secure transmission protocols (b) are also important measures for protecting sensitive data, they are specific techniques rather than processes. Network firewall implementation (d) is a security measure for filtering network traffic but does not specifically relate to the classification of sensitive data.