CAS-004 Security Architecture Practice Question
An organization is deploying a cloud workload protection platform (CWPP). Which TWO capabilities are essential for protecting workloads in a hybrid cloud?
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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Runtime protection
CWPP should provide vulnerability management across different environments and runtime protection (e.g., intrusion detection) for workloads regardless of location.
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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Security information and event management
Why it's wrong here
SIEM is for log aggregation, not workload protection.
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Identity and access management
Why it's wrong here
IAM is a separate domain, not CWPP-specific.
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Data loss prevention
Why it's wrong here
DLP is typically a separate solution, not core CWPP.
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Runtime protection
Why this is correct
Monitors and protects workloads during execution.
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Vulnerability management
Why this is correct
Identifies and remediates vulnerabilities in workloads.
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