CISSP CISSP Cloud Security

Question 1

Which cloud deployment model provides exclusive infrastructure for a single organization?

Accepted Answer

Private cloud

Answer

A private cloud is dedicated solely to one organization, offering greater control and isolation.

Question 2

What is the shared responsibility model in cloud security?

Accepted Answer

Security responsibilities are divided between the cloud provider and the customer

Answer

In the shared responsibility model, the cloud provider secures the underlying infrastructure while the customer secures their data and configurations.

Question 3

Which cloud service model gives customers the most control over the operating system and runtime environment?

Accepted Answer

IaaS

Answer

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provides raw compute, storage, and networking, giving customers full OS and runtime control.

Question 4

What does the term 'cloud bursting' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Automatically scaling workloads from a private cloud to a public cloud during peak demand

Answer

Cloud bursting allows workloads to overflow from a private cloud to a public cloud when on-premises capacity is exceeded.

Question 5

Which standard specifically addresses security controls for cloud service providers?

Accepted Answer

ISO 27017

Answer

ISO 27017 provides cloud-specific security controls and guidance extending ISO 27001 for cloud environments.

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional Practice Test

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional Practice Test

CISSP CISSP Cloud Security