KCSA Overview OF Cloud Native Security Practice Question
A security auditor is evaluating a cloud-native deployment. The team states they practice 'shift-left' security. Which of the 4Cs does this practice primarily target?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Code
Shift-left security focuses on integrating security checks into the earliest stages of development, which is the Code layer.
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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Container
Why it's wrong here
Container security is applied during image building and scanning.
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Cluster
Why it's wrong here
Cluster security is applied when deploying and operating the cluster.
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Code
Why this is correct
Shift-left security primarily targets the Code layer by scanning source code and dependencies early.
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Cloud
Why it's wrong here
Cloud security is configured during infrastructure provisioning, not development.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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