Cloud Security Best Practices
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What is the purpose of a CASB (cloud access security broker)?

  • To encrypt all data in cloud resources
  • To control access to cloud resources (correct)
  • To provide access to cloud resources
  • To monitor all activities in cloud resources

What does data loss prevention refer to in the context of CASB?

  • Preventing unauthorized access to cloud resources
  • Ensuring data integrity in cloud resources
  • Limiting data ex-filtration possibilities from cloud resources (correct)
  • Preventing data corruption in cloud resources

What does cloud governance aim to ensure in the use of cloud IT services?

  • Adherence to company-specific rules and regulations only
  • Security measures against cyber attacks and malware
  • Adherence to the appropriate regulations, laws, and data privacy standards (correct)
  • Compliance with international trade laws and regulations

Where can one find information about a public cloud provider's compliance with regulations like GDPR and PCI DSS?

<p>In the documentation provided on the provider's site (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of cloud security best practices discussed in the text?

<p>Mitigating impacts of potential vulnerabilities in cloud computing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)?

<p>Microsoft Defender for Cloud (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a jump box in a cloud environment?

<p>To restrict public access to virtual machines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does serverless computing entail in terms of server management?

<p>Underlying servers are managed by the cloud service provider (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which best practice is relevant to both on-premises and cloud environments?

<p>Limiting network access with proper firewall configurations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of serverless computing for software developers and database admins?

<p>Automatic OS and software updates managed by the cloud service provider (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a jump box in a cloud environment?

<p>To serve as a secure gateway for accessing virtual machines with private IP addresses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is an example of a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)?

<p>Microsoft Defender for Cloud (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does serverless computing entail in terms of server management?

<p>Managed servers by the cloud service provider, including software updates and maintenance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the credentials specified when signing in to a Linux virtual machine through the Azure Portal?

<p>Through the Azure Portal without the need for external tools (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What common best practice is relevant to both on-premises and cloud environments for limiting network access?

<p>Proper firewall configurations and multi-factor authentication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)?

<p>Managing serverless computing platforms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cloud governance aim to ensure in the use of cloud IT services?

<p>Compliance with regulations and data privacy standards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find information about a public cloud provider's compliance with regulations like GDPR and PCI DSS?

<p>Public cloud provider's webpage and documentation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of data loss prevention in the context of a CASB?

<p>Limiting data ex-filtration possibilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a CASB primarily designed to control when it comes to cloud resources?

<p>Access to cloud resources and data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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