KCSA Overview OF Cloud Native Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following practices are core principles of cloud native security? (Choose TWO)
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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Defense-in-depth across multiple architectural layers
Key cloud native security principles include defense-in-depth and the principle of least privilege.
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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Defense-in-depth across multiple architectural layers
Why this is correct
Defense-in-depth ensures overlapping security controls.
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Complete reliance on a static network perimeter firewall
Why it's wrong here
Perimeter-only defense is obsolete in cloud native architectures.
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Static, long-lived infrastructure that is never replaced
Why it's wrong here
Cloud native relies on ephemeral, frequently replaced infrastructure.
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Sharing administrative credentials among all team members
Why it's wrong here
Credential sharing violates security best practices.
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Principle of least privilege for access and execution permissions
Why this is correct
Least privilege restricts permissions to the minimum necessary.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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