350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
An organization is adopting zero trust principles for cloud access. Which THREE components should be implemented to enforce identity as the new perimeter?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all cloud access
MFA ensures strong authentication, PIM manages privileged access, and conditional access policies enforce context-based controls.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Network segmentation via VLANs
Why it's wrong here
Network segmentation is a traditional perimeter approach, not identity-centric.
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all cloud access
Why this is correct
MFA is essential to verify identity.
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Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time access
Why this is correct
PIM reduces standing privileges and enforces time-bound access.
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Conditional access policies based on user and device context
Why this is correct
Conditional access enforces policies based on identity and device health.
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Firewall rules based on source IP
Why it's wrong here
IP-based rules are not identity-centric.
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