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Cloud Security Best Practices

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Cloud security best practices are recommendations and measures organizations should follow to protect sensitive data, applications, and infrastructure in the cloud environment. Some of these practices include (1) selecting a reputable cloud service provider, (2) implementing a robust identity and a…

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Question 1

You need to implement IP whitelisting to strengthen access control for a company's IaaS cloud infrastructure. Which security group configuration change is the most relevant to this task?

Correct Answer: Limit inbound traffic to specific IP addresses

Whitelisting specific IP addresses by limiting inbound traffic to those addresses helps companies restrict access only to authorized users. The other options either make the system more vulnerable or incorrectly handle restrictions related to IP whitelisting.

Question 2

Your organization is using a SaaS solution for business process management. Which of the following practices is the most crucial for ensuring data protection?

Correct Answer: Implementing a strong policy for access management

Having a strong policy for access management ensures that only authorized users have access to the application and the sensitive data within it. This is essential for maintaining data security in a SaaS solution. The other options either unnecessarily reduce the use of the solution or do not directly address the security issue.

Question 3

Your company is planning a hybrid cloud deployment for enhanced security. What is the primary reason for using a hybrid cloud?

Correct Answer: Combining the benefits of public and private clouds

A hybrid cloud deployment combines the benefits of both public and private clouds, offering increased flexibility and control over the organization's resources. The other options either falsely attribute its intended use or do not describe the main purpose of a hybrid cloud.

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