Common Cloud Computing Threats Quiz
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What is the main reason for encrypting data at rest in a cloud environment?

  • To prevent malware infections
  • To ensure public accessibility
  • To protect against rootkit infections
  • To comply with data privacy regulations (correct)
  • Why is cloud training considered paramount for IT personnel according to the text?

  • To avoid rootkit infections
  • To deploy servers on premises
  • To manage and secure everything in the cloud (correct)
  • To prevent social engineering attacks
  • In the context of cloud computing, what does 'Publicly accessible' mean?

  • Accessible with a valid API key
  • Accessible only to authorized users
  • Accessible within the organization's network only
  • Accessible to anyone without authentication (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of S3 Scanner tool mentioned in the text?

    <p>To list potential security vulnerabilities in S3 buckets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'the devil is in the details' statement in the context of securing cloud services?

    <p>It signifies the challenge of identifying potential security threats in cloud computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a potential threat to cloud computing according to the passage?

    <p>Exposing virtual machines with public IP addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what could attackers do if a virtual machine in the cloud is exposed with a public IP address?

    <p>Scan the internet looking for listening services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a consequence of not implementing storage encryption in cloud computing?

    <p>Exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From the passage, what is highlighted as a vulnerability in the cloud environment?

    <p>Exposing virtual machines with public IP addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as being similar between on-premises network environment and cloud computing in terms of security threats?

    <p>Internet visibility of cloud services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of encrypting data at rest in a cloud environment?

    <p>To prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cloud training considered paramount for IT personnel according to the text?

    <p>To effectively deploy, manage, and secure resources in the cloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cloud computing, what does 'Publicly accessible' mean?

    <p>Accessible by anyone without authentication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'the devil is in the details' statement in the context of securing cloud services?

    <p>Emphasizes the importance of considering contextual factors in cloud security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of S3 Scanner tool mentioned in the text?

    <p>To enumerate and list potential security vulnerabilities in S3 buckets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential threat related to internet visibility of cloud services?

    <p>Exposing virtual machines to the internet without implementing firewalls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why could not implementing storage encryption be a potential threat in cloud computing?

    <p>It makes data more susceptible to unauthorized access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do traditional threats apply to cloud computing, based on the text?

    <p>They are still applicable but need to be approached from a different perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a major vulnerability when deploying a Linux virtual machine with a public IP address and port 22 listening for SSH remote management sessions?

    <p>Potential exposure to internet scans and attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might past security incidents in on-premises network environments be relevant to an organization's use of cloud computing, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>They provide insights into handling similar incidents in a cloud environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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