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Cloud Security

Protecting cloud-based resources.

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Cloud Security encompasses the policies, technologies, and controls deployed to protect data, applications, and infrastructure in cloud environments. For the CompTIA Security+ exam, understanding cloud security is critical as organizations increasingly migrate to cloud-based services. Cloud securi…

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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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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?

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

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?

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

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?

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