CAS-004 Security Architecture Practice Question
A security architect is evaluating a CSPM tool for a multi-cloud environment. Which TWO capabilities should the architect consider essential for the CSPM? (Choose two.)
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Why each option matters
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Continuous compliance monitoring against frameworks like CIS
CSPM automates security compliance and configuration monitoring across cloud environments.
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Continuous compliance monitoring against frameworks like CIS
Why this is correct
Correct; CSPM monitors compliance.
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Vulnerability scanning of container images
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; that's CWPP functionality.
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Configuration drift detection
Why this is correct
Correct; CSPM detects misconfigurations and drift.
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Real-time web application firewall
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; WAF is a separate tool.
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Data loss prevention for cloud storage
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; DLP is typically a separate solution.
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