CLCOR Cloud And Hybrid Services Practice Question
You are configuring Webex Hybrid Data Security (HDS). What is the purpose of the 'Key Management Service' (KMS) in this architecture?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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To allow the enterprise to maintain control over encryption keys
HDS allows customers to hold their own keys; the HDS nodes in the private cloud handle the key encryption and decryption requests to ensure data privacy.
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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To authenticate users against local Active Directory
Why it's wrong here
This is the role of the Directory Connector.
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To facilitate the storage of encrypted meeting recordings
Why it's wrong here
Recordings go to the cloud, HDS manages the keys for them.
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To manage SIP signaling encryption
Why it's wrong here
This is handled by TLS/SRTP.
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To allow the enterprise to maintain control over encryption keys
Why this is correct
This is the core value proposition of HDS.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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