350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
A security team is implementing CSPM to ensure cloud compliance. Which three checks would a CSPM tool typically perform? (Choose three.)
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Verifying that EBS volumes are encrypted
CSPM checks cloud configurations against benchmarks like CIS, including public access to storage, encryption settings, and IAM policies.
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Verifying that EBS volumes are encrypted
Why this is correct
CSPM checks encryption settings.
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Checking S3 buckets for public read access
Why this is correct
Common CSPM check for AWS.
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Monitoring user behavior analytics
Why it's wrong here
UEBA is not typically CSPM.
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Scanning container images for vulnerabilities
Why it's wrong here
That's CWPP, not CSPM.
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Ensuring IAM roles follow least privilege
Why this is correct
CSPM checks IAM configurations.
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