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Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK v5.0) Questions and Answers

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the primary benefit of utilizing cloud telemetry sources in cybersecurity?

They reduce the cost of cloud services.

They provide visibility into cloud environments.

They enhance physical security.

They encrypt cloud data at rest.

Question 10

According to NIST, what is cloud computing defined as?

A shared set of resources delivered over the Internet

A model for more-efficient use of network-based resources

A model for on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable resources

Services that are delivered over the Internet to customers

Question 11

Which principle reduces security risk by granting users only the permissions essential for their role?

Role-Based Access Control

Unlimited Access

Mandatory Access Control

Least-Privileged Access

Question 12

What is a key advantage of using Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC) for cloud-based access management?

PBAC eliminates the need for defining and managing user roles and permissions.

PBAC is easier to implement and manage compared to Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

PBAC allows enforcement of granular, context-aware security policies using multiple attributes.

PBAC ensures that access policies are consistent across all cloud providers and platforms.