Cloud Security

Protecting cloud-based resources.

Involves securing data and resources on cloud platforms, understanding shared responsibility models, proper configuration of cloud services, and data privacy regulations.

5 minutes 5 Questions

Concepts covered: Access Control, Secure Configuration and Patch Management, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Compliance Management, Encryption and Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security Best Practices, Cloud Security Technologies, Data Protection in Cloud, Secure DevOps, Cloud Threats and Risks, Threat Detection and Management, Compliance and Legal Considerations, Data Privacy, Security Architecture

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CompTIA Security+ - Cloud Security Example Questions

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Question 1

A company has recently adopted a hybrid cloud model and is in the process of migrating their service. Which primary security concern should they consider while migrating?

Data confidentiality and integrity Lack of vendor support Performance of on-premises servers Cost of hardware upgrade

Correct Answer: Data confidentiality and integrity

In a hybrid cloud model, the primary security concern should be data confidentiality and integrity during migration, to ensure sensitive data is protected while transferring between environments.

Question 2

In a cloud environment, a security architect must implement a solution to ensure strong authentication. Which is the best solution to achieve this?

Single-factor authentication Multi-factor authentication Biometric authentication alone Static password

Correct Answer: Multi-factor authentication

Multi-factor authentication requires users to provide multiple forms of verification to prove their identity, making it the best choice to ensure strong authentication in a cloud environment.

Question 3

A company is planning to use a cloud provider to store sensitive customer information. Which of the following security policies is most important to review to ensure customer data will be handled securely?

Data Handling Policy Security Awareness Training Policy Access Control Policy Incident Response Policy

Correct Answer: Data Handling Policy

The Data Handling Policy outlines how sensitive data, such as customer information, will be securely stored, processed, and transmitted by the cloud provider. While the other policies contribute to overall security, the Data Handling Policy is the most relevant to ensuring customer data will be handled securely.

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