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350-701 Practice Question: Implementing a cloud security posture management…
A company is implementing a cloud security posture management (CSPM) solution. Which TWO of the following are primary functions of CSPM?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between CSPM (configuration and compliance monitoring) and CWPP (workload protection, including vulnerability scanning and runtime security), leading candidates to incorrectly select vulnerability scanning as a CSPM function.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Detection and remediation of cloud resource misconfigurations (e.g., open S3 buckets).
CSPM is designed to detect and remediate cloud resource misconfigurations, such as publicly accessible S3 buckets, which are a leading cause of data breaches. It continuously assesses cloud infrastructure against security best practices and compliance frameworks like CIS and PCI DSS. Unlike network-based tools, CSPM focuses on the configuration state of cloud resources rather than inspecting traffic or managing identities.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Real-time inspection of network traffic for malicious patterns.
Why it's wrong here
Traffic inspection is done by NGFW or IDS/IPS, not CSPM.
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Vulnerability scanning of virtual machine operating systems.
Why it's wrong here
OS vulnerability scanning is typically done by a separate tool.
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Managing user identities and access permissions.
Why it's wrong here
Identity management is handled by IAM, not CSPM.
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Detection and remediation of cloud resource misconfigurations (e.g., open S3 buckets).
Why this is correct
CSPM detects misconfigurations such as publicly accessible storage.
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Continuous monitoring of cloud infrastructure against compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, PCI DSS).
Why this is correct
CSPM monitors configurations for compliance.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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